| 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 | $199.25 | 6.595% | $212.3905 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 7.799% | $206.3812 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.56 | 10.760% | $190.0199 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.25 | 13.840% | $38.9902 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.80 | 6.824% | $162.1588 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.69 | 5.815% | $256.8024 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.57 | 13.683% | $182.5408 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.57 | $1,249.2838 | $1,249.28 | $1,249.30 | $1,249.30 | |