| 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 | $199.77 | 6.189% | $212.1338 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.26 | 8.798% | $134.1044 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.25 | 6.623% | $7.7302 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.72 | 12.343% | $79.449 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.80 | 12.318% | $157.0206 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.95 | 5.854% | $53.9326 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.65 | 5.525% | $92.4927 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.40 | $736.8633 | $736.85 | $736.90 | $736.70 | |