| 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 | $199.65 | 5.873% | $211.3754 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.30 | 11.616% | $61.7236 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.82 | 9.120% | $158.0276 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.62 | 8.404% | $238.0769 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.45 | 6.128% | $101.2992 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.28 | 6.256% | $45.9876 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.79 | 3.692% | $35.0375 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.91 | $851.5278 | $851.54 | $851.60 | $851.50 | |