| 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 | $199.86 | 6.473% | $212.7969 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.84 | 12.423% | $232.5357 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.65 | 10.667% | $49.4128 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.56 | 6.566% | $52.8141 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.44 | 3.604% | $247.0334 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.55 | 13.465% | $25.5864 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.29 | 5.691% | $186.3227 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.19 | $1,006.5020 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.40 | |