| 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 | $199.54 | 6.419% | $212.3485 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.46 | 8.411% | $234.6665 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.46 | 8.212% | $74.0819 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.45 | 11.104% | $151.6014 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.71 | 13.531% | $266.4686 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.25 | 8.690% | $98.0927 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 11.309% | $158.9826 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.70 | $1,196.2422 | $1,196.24 | $1,196.25 | $1,196.30 | |