| 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 | $195.95 | 8.375% | $212.3608 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.44 | 12.300% | $118.4091 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.69 | 7.345% | $152.0971 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.57 | 8.406% | $188.1603 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.39 | 12.353% | $70.097 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.67 | 7.115% | $61.7732 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.91 | 5.199% | $231.3431 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.62 | $1,034.2406 | $1,034.24 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.30 | |