| 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 | $199.79 | 4.839% | $209.4578 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.82 | 6.866% | $156.9007 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.58 | 9.217% | $103.2974 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.77 | 7.564% | $9.4334 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.37 | 13.507% | $116.1971 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.68 | 8.607% | $31.1485 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.70 | 8.113% | $16.9737 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.71 | $643.4086 | $643.41 | $643.40 | $643.40 | |