| 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 | $197.38 | 5.622% | $208.4767 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.98 | 8.825% | $139.2742 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 12.365% | $7.3936 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.65 | 7.502% | $165.1768 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.58 | 13.327% | $94.7187 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.85 | 12.654% | $203.7348 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.85 | 10.181% | $127.6447 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.87 | $946.4195 | $946.41 | $946.45 | $946.40 | |