| 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 | $195.51 | 8.690% | $212.4998 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.46 | 11.486% | $117.5731 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.65 | 8.250% | $180.3986 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.82 | 7.144% | $128.3799 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 13.401% | $231.7916 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.50 | 11.153% | $152.8354 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.28 | 10.635% | $48.9892 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.62 | $1,072.4676 | $1,072.47 | $1,072.50 | $1,072.50 | |