| 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 | $199.64 | 3.318% | $206.2641 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.48 | 7.753% | $28.533 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.60 | 12.520% | $259.4711 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.81 | 7.404% | $52.4239 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 10.469% | $41.6137 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 10.428% | $170.9757 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.47 | 11.449% | $212.2769 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.50 | $971.5584 | $971.55 | $971.55 | $971.60 | |