| 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 | $196.75 | 5.735% | $208.0336 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.98 | 6.636% | $213.2507 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 6.471% | $128.2017 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.67 | 6.183% | $107.9563 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.80 | 11.635% | $93.5501 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.85 | 5.128% | $7.2013 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.43 | 6.630% | $111.3537 | $111.35 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.89 | $869.5474 | $869.54 | $869.55 | $869.70 | |