| 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 | $187.77 | 4.512% | $196.2422 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.94 | 4.538% | $161.9712 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.82 | 9.179% | $261.8331 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.30 | 10.750% | $250.6273 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.61 | 10.278% | $21.6255 | $21.63 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.94 | 9.243% | $70.9424 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.63 | 7.616% | $29.7343 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.01 | $992.9760 | $992.97 | $993.05 | $992.80 | |