| 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 | $199.51 | 6.282% | $212.0432 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.67 | 5.688% | $137.0456 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.99 | 4.758% | $129.8894 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 13.458% | $6.3536 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.59 | 9.499% | $148.4697 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.63 | 6.366% | $81.5083 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.55 | 12.355% | $106.2317 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.54 | $821.5415 | $821.54 | $821.55 | $821.50 | |