| 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 | $196.38 | 6.515% | $209.1742 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.48 | 4.867% | $178.7773 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.65 | 7.150% | $158.207 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.41 | 7.205% | $114.0768 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.25 | 5.243% | $46.57 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.49 | 8.504% | $128.5664 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.38 | 11.490% | $84.0412 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.04 | $919.4129 | $919.42 | $919.40 | $919.50 | |