| 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 | $199.95 | 3.597% | $207.1422 | $207.14 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.95 | 7.844% | $146.6139 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.65 | 6.170% | $77.1325 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.35 | 13.800% | $280.3463 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.47 | 11.622% | $7.2219 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.71 | 13.858% | $61.1531 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.59 | 12.222% | $210.5172 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.67 | $990.1271 | $990.12 | $990.10 | $990.00 | |