| 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 | $197.87 | 3.863% | $205.5137 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.75 | 10.823% | $220.2607 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.87 | 11.711% | $191.9977 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.94 | 3.680% | $167.8994 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.71 | 4.333% | $89.4238 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.27 | 5.840% | $30.9794 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.58 | 5.532% | $7.9993 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.99 | $914.0740 | $914.07 | $914.05 | $914.10 | |