| 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 | $99.87 | 6.624% | $106.4854 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.93 | 6.508% | $21.227 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.33 | 4.181% | $97.2321 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.39 | 4.173% | $215.0027 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.62 | 3.606% | $245.1525 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 9.822% | $19.0761 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.41 | 6.191% | $159.7219 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.92 | $863.8977 | $863.90 | $863.95 | $863.90 | |