| 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 | $198.77 | 6.865% | $212.4156 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.71 | 5.208% | $205.9026 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.97 | 9.470% | $245.18 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.73 | 3.606% | $192.4274 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.65 | 6.812% | $19.9204 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.76 | 12.168% | $263.3256 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.49 | 8.369% | $62.3013 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.08 | $1,201.4729 | $1,201.48 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.40 | |