| 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 | $200.62 | 5.472% | $211.5979 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.33 | 11.871% | $137.9705 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.56 | 6.214% | $131.238 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.34 | 5.361% | $38.2882 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.85 | 7.314% | $174.7608 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.91 | 8.666% | $39.022 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.82 | 3.783% | $65.1965 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.43 | $798.0739 | $798.08 | $798.05 | $798.10 | |