| 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 | $199.68 | 3.402% | $206.4731 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 7.359% | $43.3623 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.78 | 7.764% | $10.5393 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.87 | 7.454% | $159.9668 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.92 | 9.180% | $66.5125 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.80 | 13.251% | $154.9274 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.45 | 4.617% | $234.8129 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.89 | $876.5943 | $876.59 | $876.55 | $876.60 | |