| 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 | $198.85 | 5.815% | $210.4131 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 4.552% | $51.0005 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.65 | 10.203% | $256.3873 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 3.630% | $37.8768 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.73 | 8.140% | $210.581 | $210.58 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.55 | 5.794% | $94.7385 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.98 | 12.235% | $132.4149 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.09 | $993.4121 | $993.41 | $993.45 | $993.40 | |