| 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 | $199.58 | 6.399% | $212.3511 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.91 | 4.757% | $144.4704 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.57 | 8.446% | $241.3683 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.75 | 11.358% | $238.0277 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.97 | 7.476% | $152.5837 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.64 | 12.692% | $84.1133 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.48 | 8.565% | $43.9471 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.90 | $1,116.8616 | $1,116.86 | $1,116.85 | $1,116.90 | |