| 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 | $199.87 | 4.845% | $209.5537 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.28 | 8.110% | $101.9261 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 3.145% | $227.5172 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.43 | 10.124% | $44.5231 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.57 | 10.220% | $161.5495 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.61 | 8.115% | $185.5362 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.35 | 9.466% | $31.0336 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.69 | $961.6394 | $961.64 | $961.65 | $961.50 | |