| 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 | $195.87 | 6.617% | $208.8307 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.49 | 7.356% | $12.3352 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.55 | 7.597% | $56.5422 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 7.457% | $120.0187 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 12.671% | $146.7765 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.87 | 5.527% | $23.0788 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.75 | 12.378% | $91.869 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.49 | $659.4511 | $659.46 | $659.50 | $659.40 | |