| 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 | $199.95 | 5.823% | $211.5931 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.49 | 12.162% | $53.2657 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.29 | 6.286% | $53.4512 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.77 | 9.307% | $133.1031 | $133.10 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 7.840% | $178.5615 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.89 | 9.370% | $274.3984 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.65 | 10.474% | $183.0002 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.62 | $1,087.3732 | $1,087.37 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.50 | |