| 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 | $199.78 | 6.513% | $212.7917 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 5.313% | $50.1501 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.88 | 11.252% | $150.0567 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.26 | 3.124% | $28.1116 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 3.592% | $226.2656 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.46 | 7.494% | $235.9063 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.76 | 6.106% | $12.4781 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.18 | $915.7601 | $915.77 | $915.75 | $915.90 | |