| 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 | $198.99 | 6.785% | $212.4915 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.34 | 7.239% | $265.2449 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.32 | 11.599% | $279.3546 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.98 | 3.602% | $174.0306 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.47 | 3.394% | $94.5745 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.72 | 9.743% | $6.2773 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.77 | 10.236% | $171.7146 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.59 | $1,203.6880 | $1,203.67 | $1,203.70 | $1,203.70 | |