| 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 | $199.55 | 6.480% | $212.4808 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.26 | 4.811% | $141.7674 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.28 | 13.115% | $17.284 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.83 | 8.622% | $245.3011 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 13.186% | $202.5011 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.79 | 5.266% | $158.7306 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.63 | 7.652% | $171.8449 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.25 | $1,149.9099 | $1,149.90 | $1,149.95 | $1,149.90 | |