| 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 | $194.97 | 5.871% | $206.4167 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 12.688% | $39.1703 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.98 | 10.326% | $186.4289 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.65 | 11.547% | $92.1936 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.45 | 6.353% | $219.5658 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.65 | 9.319% | $174.5278 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.79 | 10.561% | $130.2298 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.25 | $1,048.5329 | $1,048.54 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.50 | |