| 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 | $193.51 | 7.705% | $208.4199 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.53 | 4.614% | $85.2918 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.28 | 8.865% | $256.1376 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.84 | 13.240% | $60.9684 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.41 | 5.612% | $76.4736 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.52 | 6.446% | $182.5762 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.84 | 8.826% | $120.6227 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.93 | $990.4902 | $990.49 | $990.45 | $990.50 | |