| 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 | $199.76 | 4.317% | $208.3836 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.74 | 7.487% | $226.5181 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 5.793% | $146.9888 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.51 | 6.297% | $6.9199 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.62 | 3.436% | $197.1697 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.98 | 6.545% | $94.8037 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.63 | 8.867% | $112.8189 | $112.82 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.18 | $993.6027 | $993.60 | $993.55 | $993.60 | |