| 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 | $199.56 | 3.435% | $206.4149 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 13.313% | $89.0187 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.98 | 3.701% | $93.3102 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 4.710% | $87.7156 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.88 | 8.192% | $121.0452 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.32 | 8.240% | $241.7216 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.90 | 4.840% | $22.96 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.97 | $862.1862 | $862.19 | $862.10 | $862.10 | |