| 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 | $195.67 | 5.518% | $206.4671 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.43 | 8.480% | $36.2649 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.76 | 8.563% | $8.4245 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.51 | 4.846% | $163.046 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.89 | 12.709% | $132.8726 | $132.87 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.52 | 6.860% | $5.8987 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.81 | 10.606% | $71.6837 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.59 | $624.6575 | $624.65 | $624.60 | $624.70 | |