| 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 | 5.152% | $206.4975 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 3.307% | $173.1735 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.80 | 11.508% | $159.2334 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.64 | 7.770% | $94.4496 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.50 | 3.475% | $20.1776 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.36 | 13.386% | $266.8653 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.28 | 4.485% | $106.8673 | $106.87 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.59 | $1,027.2642 | $1,027.27 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.30 | |