| 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 | $198.42 | 5.833% | $209.9938 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.73 | 5.271% | $132.3572 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 13.656% | $281.1849 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.87 | 6.532% | $6.2534 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.89 | 12.541% | $160.8098 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.85 | 10.246% | $105.6708 | $105.67 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.85 | 12.431% | $193.2127 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.01 | $1,089.4826 | $1,089.47 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.60 | |