| 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 | $199.62 | 8.567% | $216.7214 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.44 | 4.450% | $172.8021 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.91 | 5.168% | $100.8666 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.31 | 10.520% | $48.9714 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 8.251% | $194.7868 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.99 | 9.170% | $111.3425 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.64 | 6.626% | $103.0434 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.85 | $948.5342 | $948.53 | $948.50 | $948.50 | |