| 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 | $198.30 | 7.148% | $212.4745 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.71 | 12.261% | $148.9816 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.29 | 4.484% | $221.8091 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 9.557% | $7.3841 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.25 | 4.533% | $10.7146 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.37 | 6.804% | $76.226 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.38 | 13.584% | $142.4116 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.04 | $820.0015 | $819.99 | $820.00 | $820.00 | |