| 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 | $199.86 | 6.112% | $212.0754 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.36 | 7.866% | $158.9513 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.57 | 10.584% | $227.3275 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.25 | 5.727% | $88.0177 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.31 | 11.525% | $79.5285 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.80 | 6.651% | $128.8344 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.55 | 11.697% | $79.9192 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.70 | $974.6540 | $974.66 | $974.70 | $974.60 | |