| 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 | $199.97 | 6.255% | $212.4781 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.49 | 6.532% | $157.124 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.41 | 3.712% | $37.7615 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.78 | 9.285% | $198.6583 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.81 | 7.676% | $51.4799 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.76 | 4.642% | $125.3193 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.42 | 9.764% | $109.1274 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.64 | $891.9485 | $891.95 | $891.95 | $892.00 | |