| 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 | $199.66 | 6.446% | $212.5301 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.95 | 3.308% | $207.5974 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.46 | 3.194% | $161.4573 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.29 | 10.274% | $146.9842 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.65 | 10.494% | $61.4899 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.53 | 13.738% | $181.4462 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.30 | 8.623% | $55.7236 | $55.72 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.84 | $1,027.2287 | $1,027.23 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.20 | |