| 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 | $197.90 | 4.529% | $206.8629 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.56 | 10.103% | $147.0536 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.27 | 11.522% | $148.6254 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.90 | 11.714% | $173.045 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.92 | 9.572% | $25.1139 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.53 | 5.365% | $108.0307 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.81 | 3.779% | $79.7126 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.89 | $888.4441 | $888.44 | $888.45 | $888.40 | |