| 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 | $199.55 | 3.445% | $206.4245 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.80 | 5.266% | $19.79 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.78 | 12.586% | $60.5488 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.73 | 7.625% | $37.3782 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.40 | 3.675% | $106.1632 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.73 | 10.487% | $28.4283 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.38 | 3.230% | $87.1055 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.37 | $545.8385 | $545.84 | $545.85 | $545.80 | |