| 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 | $193.59 | 5.575% | $204.3826 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.79 | 9.562% | $88.5151 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.94 | 6.495% | $81.9373 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.85 | 10.832% | $7.592 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 12.512% | $261.7029 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.89 | 6.550% | $85.1228 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 9.193% | $260.2288 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.98 | $989.4815 | $989.48 | $989.50 | $989.40 | |