| 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 | $195.85 | 6.730% | $209.0307 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 11.228% | $147.3771 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.86 | 13.165% | $114.1382 | $114.14 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.91 | 5.221% | $187.1987 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.75 | 12.392% | $9.8343 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.61 | 8.823% | $18.0755 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.92 | 10.663% | $175.8656 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.40 | $861.5201 | $861.53 | $861.60 | $861.50 | |