| 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 | $200.56 | 6.150% | $212.8944 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.72 | 6.456% | $161.515 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.41 | 7.658% | $119.9418 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.38 | 13.625% | $107.2393 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.90 | 6.449% | $12.6674 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.80 | 10.576% | $219.8251 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.31 | 10.182% | $215.1965 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.08 | $1,049.2795 | $1,049.29 | $1,049.30 | $1,049.20 | |