| 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 | $198.89 | 6.795% | $212.4046 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.56 | 12.749% | $174.2649 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.95 | 7.408% | $146.0212 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.65 | 13.820% | $214.7214 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.37 | 11.439% | $258.9508 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.99 | 11.477% | $216.2542 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.38 | 5.231% | $6.7137 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.79 | $1,229.3308 | $1,229.31 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.40 | |