| 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 | $197.97 | 6.792% | $211.4161 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.58 | 11.603% | $77.6534 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 4.835% | $220.9817 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.73 | 8.641% | $83.3602 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.49 | 3.260% | $135.7766 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.85 | 5.517% | $198.2137 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.65 | 6.530% | $258.495 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.06 | $1,185.8967 | $1,185.90 | $1,185.90 | $1,186.00 | |