| 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 | $199.64 | 3.357% | $206.3419 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 9.761% | $156.6838 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.86 | 4.566% | $187.0267 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.98 | 8.515% | $217.0083 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.76 | 4.153% | $136.1905 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.65 | 13.857% | $173.8027 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.46 | 12.515% | $9.5188 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.10 | $1,086.5727 | $1,086.57 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.50 | |