| 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 | $199.80 | 6.433% | $212.6531 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.71 | 13.491% | $161.963 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.89 | 3.363% | $16.4244 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.43 | 11.301% | $209.7245 | $209.72 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.28 | 8.177% | $196.1033 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.99 | 8.549% | $32.5538 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.69 | 4.391% | $253.3465 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.79 | $1,082.7686 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.70 | $1,082.80 | |