| 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 | $207.81 | 6.693% | $221.7187 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.44 | 8.549% | $175.2415 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.87 | 10.463% | $174.3879 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.28 | 5.504% | $206.0282 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.74 | 5.360% | $40.8165 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.29 | 10.603% | $165.1192 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 5.727% | $6.0582 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.16 | $989.3702 | $989.38 | $989.35 | $989.30 | |