| 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 | $198.84 | 6.851% | $212.4625 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.63 | 6.868% | $6.0167 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.84 | 9.112% | $259.512 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.41 | 11.252% | $40.5069 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.91 | 6.270% | $136.9927 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.29 | 12.213% | $172.0113 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.29 | 3.427% | $200.9483 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.21 | $1,028.4504 | $1,028.45 | $1,028.40 | $1,028.40 | |