| 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 | $173.42 | 12.665% | $195.3836 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.60 | 12.791% | $213.8517 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.37 | 9.403% | $109.8078 | $109.81 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 10.480% | $10.5398 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.91 | 7.442% | $225.5315 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.46 | 8.611% | $16.7913 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 3.240% | $224.4954 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.75 | $996.4011 | $996.40 | $996.45 | $996.40 | |