| 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 | $196.36 | 5.500% | $207.1598 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 7.665% | $85.6798 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.45 | 6.202% | $21.7183 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.70 | 8.298% | $236.8477 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.69 | 10.608% | $212.0245 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.89 | 11.146% | $207.7208 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.87 | 12.154% | $24.5281 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.54 | $995.6790 | $995.68 | $995.65 | $995.60 | |