| 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 | $198.38 | 6.631% | $211.5346 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.47 | 8.516% | $170.8801 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.82 | 6.198% | $18.9245 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.71 | 8.339% | $238.0316 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.28 | 12.634% | $153.4976 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.68 | 12.235% | $255.5366 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.67 | 8.496% | $141.7717 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.01 | $1,190.1767 | $1,190.17 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.10 | |