| 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 | $199.77 | 6.224% | $212.2037 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.92 | 4.673% | $257.4118 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.46 | 11.377% | $35.0392 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.61 | 10.599% | $157.7252 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.88 | 7.255% | $196.1479 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.78 | 10.471% | $143.3693 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.51 | 3.614% | $174.6 | $174.60 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.93 | $1,176.4971 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.40 | |