| 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 | $195.61 | 6.457% | $208.2405 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.72 | 5.296% | $218.7209 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.41 | 8.468% | $116.5055 | $116.51 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.42 | 10.500% | $19.2491 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.40 | 11.598% | $41.7377 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 8.688% | $161.3039 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.88 | 7.240% | $263.6817 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.85 | $1,029.4393 | $1,029.44 | $1,029.45 | $1,029.30 | |