| 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 | $195.90 | 5.349% | $206.3787 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.34 | 6.501% | $228.2742 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.45 | 7.399% | $120.7702 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.25 | 3.208% | $20.8996 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.91 | 10.188% | $211.4618 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.30 | 6.871% | $94.3671 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.53 | 4.600% | $97.8324 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.68 | $979.9840 | $979.98 | $979.95 | $980.10 | |