| 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 | $199.59 | 6.458% | $212.4795 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.25 | 10.804% | $246.2619 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.37 | 12.195% | $277.5368 | $277.54 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.53 | 6.379% | $146.303 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.33 | 4.771% | $195.2198 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.81 | 6.146% | $113.3745 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.25 | 12.615% | $112.8965 | $112.90 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.13 | $1,304.0720 | $1,304.07 | $1,304.05 | $1,304.10 | |