| 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 | $199.25 | 3.179% | $205.5842 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.37 | 8.235% | $162.753 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.45 | 10.714% | $40.3553 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.80 | 7.417% | $231.8059 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.46 | 6.258% | $114.1848 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.46 | 13.263% | $7.3168 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.48 | 12.195% | $211.4651 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.27 | $973.4651 | $973.47 | $973.45 | $973.60 | |