| 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 | $196.50 | 10.648% | $217.4233 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.66 | 9.288% | $56.4582 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.28 | 4.562% | $95.4442 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 11.784% | $86.0401 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.72 | 10.739% | $143.6506 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.25 | 4.124% | $45.0336 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 5.572% | $247.4185 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.74 | $891.4685 | $891.46 | $891.45 | $891.40 | |