| 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 | $188.67 | 12.495% | $212.2443 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 12.395% | $6.4515 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.73 | 5.743% | $25.0928 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.40 | 7.625% | $182.3168 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.50 | 5.414% | $19.5016 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.94 | 7.186% | $163.9303 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.38 | 3.870% | $202.9412 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.36 | $812.4785 | $812.47 | $812.50 | $812.40 | |