| 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 | $197.83 | 4.378% | $206.491 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.99 | 6.167% | $54.1346 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.96 | 3.575% | $83.8543 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.64 | 13.794% | $46.2459 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.91 | 6.220% | $171.9808 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.56 | 6.557% | $168.9568 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.88 | 8.313% | $107.0999 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.77 | $838.7633 | $838.76 | $838.80 | $838.80 | |