| 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 | $196.35 | 5.306% | $206.7683 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.48 | 10.630% | $79.0783 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 10.593% | $220.8763 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.47 | 13.727% | $149.5169 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.87 | 13.866% | $21.4865 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.97 | 3.256% | $247.7834 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.51 | 8.351% | $254.0939 | $254.09 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.37 | $1,179.6036 | $1,179.61 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.70 | |