| 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 | $199.82 | 6.625% | $213.0581 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.79 | 13.117% | $210.1601 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.89 | 12.335% | $49.3038 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 3.789% | $260.2405 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 4.419% | $78.8363 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.74 | 6.792% | $86.2239 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.97 | 10.755% | $161.6691 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.45 | $1,059.4918 | $1,059.49 | $1,059.45 | $1,059.50 | |