| 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 | $197.95 | 7.346% | $212.4914 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.46 | 8.783% | $44.0136 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.32 | 7.312% | $227.8448 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 10.158% | $239.5826 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.61 | 11.259% | $128.6265 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.62 | 9.724% | $137.8353 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.95 | 6.300% | $96.6799 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.40 | $1,087.0741 | $1,087.07 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.00 | |