| 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 | $195.95 | 8.216% | $212.0493 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 12.187% | $265.2549 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 11.108% | $161.0066 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.48 | 13.396% | $158.1647 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.55 | 13.468% | $149.2672 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.51 | 8.366% | $165.269 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.60 | 7.163% | $213.8973 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.44 | $1,324.9090 | $1,324.91 | $1,324.85 | $1,325.00 | |