| 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 | $196.82 | 7.855% | $212.2802 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.50 | 3.121% | $202.6328 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.74 | 10.676% | $101.5342 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.65 | 11.551% | $7.4181 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.74 | 10.264% | $204.8044 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.99 | 9.771% | $106.4669 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.74 | 10.325% | $35.0172 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.18 | $870.1538 | $870.15 | $870.15 | $870.10 | |