| 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 | $196.40 | 6.503% | $209.1719 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.92 | 8.501% | $242.9554 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.93 | 5.615% | $29.4983 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.95 | 12.458% | $8.9404 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.83 | 10.240% | $177.299 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.67 | 11.802% | $86.8366 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 6.260% | $251.7937 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.66 | $1,006.4953 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.50 | |