| 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 | $197.61 | 5.501% | $208.4805 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.46 | 4.340% | $171.5976 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.36 | 7.581% | $175.7443 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.77 | 8.578% | $213.6489 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.45 | 9.809% | $167.4038 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.73 | 9.195% | $10.6247 | $10.62 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.68 | 4.710% | $52.0199 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.06 | $999.5197 | $999.51 | $999.50 | $999.40 | |