| 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 | $196.62 | 6.550% | $209.4986 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.36 | 11.518% | $21.5899 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.37 | 5.793% | $18.3762 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 8.114% | $57.0301 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.51 | 11.790% | $234.2112 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.98 | 3.513% | $35.1737 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.82 | 10.461% | $40.6717 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.41 | $616.5514 | $616.55 | $616.55 | $616.60 | |