| 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 | $196.40 | 3.415% | $203.1071 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.36 | 12.813% | $9.4312 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.48 | 11.378% | $18.3551 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.77 | 11.620% | $113.5957 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.83 | 4.260% | $177.0648 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.70 | 8.663% | $45.3125 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.76 | 9.797% | $20.5979 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.30 | $587.4643 | $587.47 | $587.45 | $587.50 | |