| 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 | $189.97 | 5.104% | $199.6661 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.64 | 9.244% | $17.0858 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.87 | 9.289% | $153.9554 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 3.298% | $51.0292 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.43 | 7.722% | $171.7412 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.63 | 5.342% | $156.5698 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.40 | 7.713% | $164.1546 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.34 | $914.2021 | $914.21 | $914.20 | $914.30 | |