| 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 | $186.85 | 5.324% | $196.7979 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 13.572% | $181.2496 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.39 | 9.251% | $63.7917 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.55 | 9.143% | $21.3375 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 12.214% | $19.4804 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.65 | 5.419% | $218.9026 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 6.549% | $254.4816 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.23 | $956.0413 | $956.04 | $956.10 | $956.00 | |