| 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 | $199.61 | 6.438% | $212.4609 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.81 | 8.521% | $20.4128 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 8.264% | $221.3024 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.35 | 5.258% | $178.2544 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.45 | 12.543% | $24.1405 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.87 | 9.337% | $149.6496 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.32 | 3.131% | $179.778 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.82 | $985.9986 | $985.99 | $986.00 | $986.00 | |