| 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 | $197.99 | 7.495% | $212.8294 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.59 | 5.830% | $233.4504 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.91 | 7.523% | $86.9969 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.97 | 4.787% | $214.7819 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.53 | 3.111% | $70.662 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.83 | 12.597% | $238.5142 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.39 | 4.616% | $193.9476 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.21 | $1,251.1824 | $1,251.18 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.20 | |