| 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 | $199.70 | 6.405% | $212.4908 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.84 | 7.815% | $106.5643 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.77 | 7.171% | $120.8567 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.27 | 9.428% | $155.6832 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.79 | 12.273% | $33.4461 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.81 | 8.213% | $227.0417 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.26 | 10.447% | $12.4363 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.44 | $868.5191 | $868.52 | $868.55 | $868.50 | |