| 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 | $190.79 | 6.227% | $202.6705 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 6.192% | $55.1561 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.65 | 7.135% | $167.827 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.95 | 13.104% | $146.9786 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.58 | 12.420% | $39.999 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.70 | 11.224% | $55.2783 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.39 | 8.710% | $231.9763 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.00 | $899.8858 | $899.90 | $899.95 | $900.00 | |