| 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 | $197.40 | 7.521% | $212.2465 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.62 | 6.347% | $115.5141 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.94 | 7.188% | $131.7769 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.49 | 8.859% | $272.6809 | $272.68 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.88 | 6.295% | $195.4552 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.39 | 4.120% | $114.9381 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.69 | 5.621% | $106.3498 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.41 | $1,148.9615 | $1,148.97 | $1,149.00 | $1,148.90 | |