| 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 | $208.39 | 5.218% | $219.2638 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.51 | 7.847% | $94.3769 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 13.737% | $48.1562 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.66 | 4.625% | $183.7843 | $183.78 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.75 | 8.716% | $122.5773 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.52 | 11.483% | $188.986 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.47 | 4.682% | $5.7261 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.64 | $862.8706 | $862.88 | $862.95 | $863.00 | |