| 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 | $196.48 | 8.375% | $212.9352 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.27 | 12.782% | $81.5076 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.51 | 12.342% | $39.8926 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.82 | 10.157% | $95.6383 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.39 | 4.186% | $30.6203 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.98 | 10.209% | $27.5302 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.56 | 8.185% | $26.5702 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.01 | $514.6944 | $514.70 | $514.70 | $514.60 | |