| 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 | $196.45 | 6.179% | $208.5886 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.86 | 13.529% | $45.2527 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.58 | 12.853% | $207.1755 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.83 | 3.805% | $69.3729 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.62 | 12.502% | $40.0732 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.30 | 3.639% | $118.4594 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.53 | 5.254% | $217.3811 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.17 | $906.3034 | $906.30 | $906.30 | $906.50 | |