| 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 | $189.48 | 5.332% | $199.5831 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.83 | 8.764% | $85.7387 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.37 | 7.538% | $41.2623 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.31 | 13.867% | $23.1264 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 8.813% | $88.1059 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.84 | 10.849% | $235.931 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.62 | 3.137% | $35.706 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.42 | $709.4534 | $709.46 | $709.50 | $709.40 | |