| 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 | $197.87 | 6.842% | $211.4083 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.45 | 13.498% | $182.1075 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.40 | 5.601% | $145.0958 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.82 | 13.550% | $34.9961 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.34 | 11.385% | $33.7942 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.72 | 7.746% | $19.0926 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.47 | 9.470% | $198.6552 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.07 | $825.1497 | $825.16 | $825.15 | $825.20 | |