| 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 | $199.95 | 5.768% | $211.4831 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.69 | 12.486% | $197.6267 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.90 | 6.700% | $76.7173 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.29 | 11.248% | $157.1823 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.48 | 4.853% | $229.0828 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.92 | 8.581% | $256.1643 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.37 | 12.122% | $77.779 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.60 | $1,206.0355 | $1,206.03 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.10 | |