| 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 | $198.63 | 6.479% | $211.4992 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.78 | 12.295% | $142.3676 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.89 | 5.699% | $189.0849 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.36 | 3.676% | $188.0268 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.69 | 8.123% | $214.8296 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.27 | 10.245% | $179.997 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.34 | 4.510% | $161.3007 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.96 | $1,287.1058 | $1,287.11 | $1,287.15 | $1,287.10 | |