| 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 | $199.43 | 6.543% | $212.4787 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.90 | 7.218% | $155.3589 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.37 | 9.580% | $212.9906 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.25 | 13.400% | $86.4675 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.72 | 9.139% | $130.6612 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 3.533% | $239.9067 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.95 | 3.183% | $220.76 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.34 | $1,258.6236 | $1,258.63 | $1,258.60 | $1,258.80 | |