| 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 | $195.79 | 8.295% | $212.0308 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 7.498% | $51.8678 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 10.702% | $88.152 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.87 | 6.683% | $259.101 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.87 | 4.639% | $36.4876 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.66 | 10.194% | $35.9894 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.38 | 6.425% | $102.5724 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.45 | $786.2010 | $786.20 | $786.20 | $786.30 | |