| 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 | $197.93 | 6.495% | $210.7856 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.51 | 13.276% | $221.4659 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.27 | 10.853% | $178.7726 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.57 | 4.124% | $186.9755 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.58 | 6.826% | $62.5787 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.63 | 3.371% | $228.0674 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.81 | 10.844% | $223.6943 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.30 | $1,312.3400 | $1,312.35 | $1,312.35 | $1,312.50 | |