| 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 | $195.65 | 8.693% | $212.6579 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.50 | 6.754% | $54.9783 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.69 | 10.726% | $171.282 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.60 | 12.745% | $155.1371 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.33 | 8.502% | $216.277 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.99 | 7.156% | $159.6517 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.36 | 9.698% | $28.9164 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.12 | $998.9004 | $998.91 | $998.95 | $999.00 | |