| 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 | $197.50 | 7.550% | $212.4113 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.45 | 4.143% | $216.0447 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.58 | 4.325% | $173.7846 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.69 | 13.765% | $266.9951 | $267.00 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.82 | 6.870% | $87.441 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.46 | 13.631% | $78.9281 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.57 | 10.645% | $57.0596 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.07 | $1,092.6644 | $1,092.66 | $1,092.70 | $1,092.60 | |