| 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 | $199.83 | 6.531% | $212.8809 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.99 | 4.359% | $150.2665 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.60 | 8.422% | $207.7366 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.92 | 7.394% | $222.2197 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.65 | 5.437% | $80.8175 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.39 | 9.262% | $237.5247 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.57 | 11.648% | $142.4294 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.95 | $1,253.8753 | $1,253.88 | $1,253.85 | $1,253.80 | |