| 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 | $198.97 | 4.771% | $208.4629 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.86 | 7.805% | $145.3858 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 7.273% | $214.2456 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 9.526% | $156.1074 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.85 | 4.509% | $47.9174 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.80 | 7.150% | $136.9377 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.26 | 8.131% | $44.6149 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.99 | $953.6717 | $953.68 | $953.65 | $953.60 | |