| 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 | $199.25 | 3.116% | $205.4586 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.43 | 9.798% | $101.4863 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.30 | 3.851% | $35.6209 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.53 | 11.707% | $203.8988 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.67 | 13.673% | $234.928 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.80 | 3.262% | $216.6437 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.33 | 6.312% | $171.5131 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.31 | $1,169.5494 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.50 | |