| 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 | $198.74 | 6.807% | $212.2682 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.44 | 13.256% | $195.2986 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.52 | 7.206% | $116.34 | $116.34 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.98 | 4.368% | $172.1863 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.75 | 12.425% | $39.0677 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.67 | 5.253% | $154.3746 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 9.843% | $18.2559 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.72 | $907.7913 | $907.80 | $907.75 | $907.90 | |