| 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 | $196.86 | 4.762% | $206.2345 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.97 | 7.473% | $204.1665 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.61 | 13.695% | $98.4712 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.87 | 8.260% | $221.7923 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.54 | 9.747% | $22.542 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.35 | 7.335% | $79.8036 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 10.862% | $6.3857 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.96 | $839.3958 | $839.39 | $839.40 | $839.40 | |