| 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 | $192.78 | 5.791% | $203.9439 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.53 | 12.768% | $161.8559 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.75 | 10.838% | $216.9654 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.65 | 7.659% | $8.2359 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.95 | 6.560% | $10.6027 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.59 | 9.405% | $79.4171 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.27 | 7.275% | $9.9444 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.52 | $690.9653 | $690.97 | $690.95 | $690.90 | |