| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.51 | 6.175% | $212.8915 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.55 | 3.746% | $227.7743 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.60 | 10.520% | $38.2399 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 4.395% | $133.2707 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.40 | 11.473% | $66.215 | $66.22 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.91 | 13.853% | $157.0147 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 7.706% | $41.5314 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.19 | $876.9375 | $876.93 | $876.90 | $876.90 | |