| 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 | $199.84 | 6.561% | $212.9515 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.90 | 5.590% | $198.4036 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.94 | 4.554% | $201.7265 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 3.480% | $17.3019 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.30 | 9.437% | $255.3165 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.93 | 7.848% | $68.9472 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.98 | 11.234% | $176.8398 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.61 | $1,131.4870 | $1,131.49 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.40 | |