| 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 | $199.73 | 4.249% | $208.2165 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.81 | 10.159% | $151.8101 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.63 | 3.254% | $67.7656 | $67.77 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.70 | 6.361% | $35.8437 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.26 | 10.616% | $159.5746 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 10.679% | $188.5306 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 8.158% | $104.3725 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.97 | $916.1136 | $916.11 | $916.05 | $916.10 | |