| 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 | $198.82 | 6.743% | $212.2264 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.88 | 7.751% | $141.0245 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.42 | 9.860% | $94.941 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.79 | 13.566% | $25.8817 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 13.396% | $136.7442 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.51 | 8.831% | $56.0588 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.75 | 4.214% | $195.6618 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.76 | $862.5384 | $862.53 | $862.55 | $862.50 | |