| 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 | $198.99 | 6.697% | $212.3164 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.48 | 8.358% | $143.5527 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.81 | 6.218% | $263.2188 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.69 | 8.681% | $253.9766 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.29 | 9.316% | $216.7627 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 12.482% | $270.4855 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.59 | 11.872% | $249.0159 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,474.32 | $1,609.3286 | $1,609.34 | $1,609.30 | $1,609.40 | |