| 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 | $197.72 | 7.298% | $212.1496 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 8.532% | $159.249 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 9.352% | $143.6229 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.33 | 6.238% | $52.4072 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 11.652% | $44.9734 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.44 | 6.543% | $172.003 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.28 | 6.401% | $114.147 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.12 | $898.5521 | $898.55 | $898.50 | $898.40 | |