| 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 | $199.59 | 6.387% | $212.3378 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.36 | 8.862% | $124.4946 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.58 | 9.832% | $265.3321 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.46 | 8.842% | $125.669 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.51 | 5.176% | $250.8553 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.91 | 7.500% | $155.7783 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.80 | 9.159% | $17.2471 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.21 | $1,151.7142 | $1,151.72 | $1,151.75 | $1,151.70 | |