| 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 | $197.69 | 7.454% | $212.4258 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.58 | 12.156% | $15.2308 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.50 | 5.213% | $126.7817 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.55 | 6.484% | $31.466 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.75 | 12.226% | $269.0618 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 11.641% | $113.6505 | $113.65 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 11.188% | $237.7533 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.70 | $1,006.3699 | $1,006.37 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.50 | |