| 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 | $196.34 | 4.625% | $205.4207 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.48 | 11.357% | $148.6393 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.30 | 8.707% | $130.7745 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.72 | 7.753% | $39.5669 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.30 | 11.246% | $103.7925 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.62 | 12.648% | $108.8405 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.28 | 11.447% | $158.5668 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.04 | $895.6012 | $895.60 | $895.55 | $895.60 | |