| 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 | $200.73 | 6.238% | $213.2515 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.67 | 4.311% | $208.2778 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.71 | 5.148% | $37.5484 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.55 | 4.396% | $78.8712 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.79 | 10.137% | $210.1304 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.55 | 11.490% | $6.1877 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 7.862% | $235.8618 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.67 | $990.1288 | $990.13 | $990.15 | $990.20 | |