| 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 | $192.30 | 7.566% | $206.8494 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 8.585% | $173.1714 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.47 | 11.423% | $196.6282 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.93 | 11.136% | $219.9715 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.70 | 12.843% | $80.9084 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.50 | 4.781% | $25.6713 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.73 | 13.685% | $92.9148 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.11 | $996.1150 | $996.11 | $996.05 | $996.10 | |