| 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 | $199.81 | 6.385% | $212.5679 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.79 | 6.164% | $50.7358 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.58 | 10.122% | $131.6839 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.55 | 13.122% | $101.3008 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.90 | 13.494% | $173.5323 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.61 | 4.644% | $39.3566 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.56 | 8.772% | $116.9952 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.80 | $826.1725 | $826.18 | $826.20 | $826.20 | |