| 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 | $196.97 | 4.264% | $205.3688 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.99 | 12.191% | $198.5669 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 7.561% | $9.9494 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.93 | 6.122% | $156.9863 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 4.153% | $122.838 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 6.785% | $96.0851 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 11.523% | $198.9793 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.48 | $988.7738 | $988.79 | $988.80 | $988.80 | |