| 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 | $197.84 | 5.475% | $208.6717 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.92 | 13.115% | $87.0081 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.36 | 10.756% | $165.4252 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.59 | 11.638% | $35.2664 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.51 | 11.257% | $178.5786 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.71 | 9.204% | $196.2505 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.28 | 7.677% | $159.6635 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.21 | $1,030.8640 | $1,030.87 | $1,030.85 | $1,031.00 | |