| 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 | $199.26 | 4.445% | $208.1171 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.58 | 11.580% | $6.2262 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.45 | 11.802% | $169.3241 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 5.136% | $142.4593 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.66 | 6.790% | $55.1677 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.85 | 13.307% | $229.8432 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.74 | 5.575% | $178.1473 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.04 | $989.2849 | $989.29 | $989.25 | $989.20 | |