| 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 | $199.34 | 6.800% | $212.8951 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.45 | 8.490% | $150.2044 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.97 | 11.674% | $145.1427 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.99 | 12.382% | $143.8377 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.83 | 11.225% | $236.7202 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.27 | 7.602% | $173.5297 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.89 | 11.321% | $44.4059 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.74 | $1,106.7357 | $1,106.74 | $1,106.75 | $1,106.60 | |