| 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 | $195.71 | 4.424% | $204.3682 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 5.486% | $8.9558 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.70 | 12.184% | $13.1255 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.92 | 10.708% | $54.1584 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.68 | 10.757% | $87.1436 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 6.134% | $16.7904 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.26 | 11.867% | $166.9727 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.58 | $551.5146 | $551.52 | $551.50 | $551.60 | |