| 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 | $196.91 | 6.385% | $209.4827 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.50 | 7.404% | $115.4593 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.69 | 4.820% | $45.7959 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.80 | 5.796% | $216.6702 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.52 | 11.400% | $40.6833 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.47 | 12.327% | $260.0033 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.90 | 13.845% | $57.9471 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.79 | $946.0418 | $946.04 | $946.05 | $946.10 | |