| 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 | $196.37 | 6.809% | $209.7408 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.51 | 4.449% | $187.4964 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.50 | 6.612% | $79.4259 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.63 | 3.475% | $158.9686 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.67 | 13.708% | $138.3485 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.28 | 7.453% | $95.934 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.70 | 13.280% | $58.5658 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.66 | $928.4800 | $928.49 | $928.50 | $928.40 | |