| 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 | $200.31 | 6.312% | $212.9536 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.32 | 12.232% | $247.2695 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.74 | 11.493% | $258.3739 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.71 | 7.837% | $194.8722 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.49 | 3.386% | $38.7594 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.40 | 12.826% | $126.8164 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.93 | 5.690% | $199.6801 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.90 | $1,278.7251 | $1,278.72 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.90 | |