| 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 | $199.28 | 6.560% | $212.3528 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.97 | 8.532% | $200.7516 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.78 | 4.566% | $178.5778 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 11.649% | $256.5917 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.50 | 11.631% | $134.5154 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.69 | 7.676% | $162.257 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.75 | 8.364% | $31.1547 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.79 | $1,176.2010 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.40 | |