| 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 | $196.86 | 5.750% | $208.1795 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.75 | 5.832% | $198.6996 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 10.199% | $10.6673 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.48 | 7.503% | $261.7483 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.72 | 7.639% | $51.3653 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.73 | 12.614% | $206.9057 | $206.91 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.70 | 12.833% | $51.5647 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.92 | $989.1304 | $989.14 | $989.10 | $989.20 | |