| 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 | 4.623% | $209.1937 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.72 | 5.492% | $75.6589 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 11.509% | $159.0341 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.28 | 7.601% | $145.5626 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.44 | 3.116% | $149.9719 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.88 | 13.758% | $41.954 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.56 | 13.720% | $171.2168 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.45 | $952.5920 | $952.58 | $952.55 | $952.70 | |