| 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 | $187.63 | 6.125% | $199.1223 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.38 | 3.434% | $248.6346 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.55 | 6.186% | $31.378 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.40 | 11.278% | $162.911 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.48 | 12.698% | $36.6043 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.77 | 11.110% | $268.6306 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.92 | 9.724% | $17.4681 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.13 | $964.7489 | $964.74 | $964.75 | $964.70 | |