| 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 | $198.67 | 6.477% | $211.5379 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.70 | 8.113% | $75.3548 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.78 | 6.724% | $83.0099 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.71 | 9.680% | $205.8803 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.82 | 12.592% | $227.2332 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.26 | 12.261% | $181.0321 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.52 | 11.851% | $168.3581 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.46 | $1,152.4063 | $1,152.40 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.40 | |