| 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 | $196.55 | 6.256% | $208.8462 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.96 | 5.247% | $206.242 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.44 | 8.611% | $168.8249 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 6.455% | $39.2819 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.28 | 10.125% | $217.2546 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.55 | 6.399% | $43.1448 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.96 | 4.440% | $93.9542 | $93.95 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.64 | $977.5486 | $977.53 | $977.55 | $977.50 | |