| 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 | $195.94 | 5.425% | $206.5697 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.74 | 12.240% | $35.625 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.31 | 10.507% | $250.0884 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.99 | 5.637% | $72.879 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.74 | 7.199% | $196.9674 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.29 | 12.476% | $12.6985 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.99 | 3.178% | $103.1677 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.00 | $877.9957 | $878.01 | $878.00 | $878.10 | |