| 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 | $197.65 | 6.226% | $209.9557 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.99 | 6.472% | $199.092 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.33 | 12.700% | $36.4359 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.54 | 5.290% | $37.4201 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 5.829% | $15.3452 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.82 | 6.637% | $250.405 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.31 | 9.477% | $99.9634 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.14 | $848.6173 | $848.63 | $848.60 | $848.60 | |