| 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 | $199.59 | 3.439% | $206.4539 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.44 | 5.148% | $210.7587 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.84 | 3.497% | $36.0584 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.97 | 12.520% | $88.857 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.71 | 6.349% | $208.1356 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.33 | 8.410% | $159.7205 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.74 | 12.370% | $85.109 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.62 | $995.0931 | $995.10 | $995.05 | $995.20 | |