| 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 | $198.89 | 6.779% | $212.3728 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.90 | 7.440% | $228.7398 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.78 | 6.291% | $132.6299 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.61 | 9.689% | $84.0327 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 5.749% | $119.0416 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.31 | 7.122% | $196.3653 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.94 | 10.248% | $135.5389 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.00 | $1,108.7210 | $1,108.72 | $1,108.75 | $1,108.60 | |