| 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 | $199.90 | 6.286% | $212.4657 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.41 | 4.497% | $157.1739 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.41 | 13.323% | $207.8457 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.36 | 5.435% | $117.4124 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.27 | 11.334% | $232.9887 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.63 | 7.390% | $255.1909 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.94 | 12.207% | $82.9659 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.92 | $1,266.0432 | $1,266.05 | $1,266.00 | $1,266.10 | |