| 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 | $199.81 | 6.735% | $213.2672 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.52 | 8.228% | $223.5125 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.92 | 6.790% | $105.6367 | $105.64 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.76 | 7.400% | $228.5042 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.88 | 9.525% | $141.1558 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 13.716% | $14.0326 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.76 | 9.602% | $159.7559 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.99 | $1,085.8649 | $1,085.87 | $1,085.85 | $1,085.90 | |