| 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 | $199.47 | 6.560% | $212.5552 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.66 | 6.713% | $158.6395 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.26 | 4.265% | $260.9336 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.83 | 5.575% | $10.378 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.25 | 12.408% | $248.7027 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.50 | 5.170% | $181.4183 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.38 | 10.233% | $57.74 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.35 | $1,130.3673 | $1,130.37 | $1,130.40 | $1,130.30 | |