| 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 | $200.50 | 5.717% | $211.9626 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.61 | 6.343% | $128.2603 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.29 | 7.443% | $238.835 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.51 | 9.426% | $211.7503 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.55 | 12.596% | $113.2153 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.28 | 6.301% | $158.6861 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.43 | 7.552% | $58.5406 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.17 | $1,121.2502 | $1,121.26 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.30 | |