| 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 | $206.59 | 3.260% | $213.3248 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.29 | 6.719% | $174.2615 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.87 | 9.549% | $96.2607 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.79 | 4.284% | $250.0626 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.90 | 12.175% | $192.8288 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.75 | 7.675% | $41.7241 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.59 | 9.847% | $10.5343 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.78 | $978.9968 | $978.98 | $978.95 | $979.00 | |