| 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 | $195.36 | 5.531% | $206.1654 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 11.647% | $56.3706 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.38 | 9.278% | $263.7752 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.26 | 9.432% | $137.0745 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.34 | 12.528% | $118.537 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.30 | 10.858% | $158.8595 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.96 | 6.509% | $157.5907 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.09 | $1,098.3729 | $1,098.38 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.50 | |