| 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 | $199.53 | 3.307% | $206.1285 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.48 | 5.164% | $209.7811 | $209.78 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.73 | 5.500% | $94.6652 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.44 | 5.854% | $264.0422 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.89 | 12.259% | $67.2319 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.68 | 3.748% | $72.2916 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 6.386% | $195.08 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.12 | $1,109.2205 | $1,109.22 | $1,109.30 | $1,109.20 | |