| 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 | $196.50 | 8.137% | $212.4892 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.56 | 4.639% | $181.6114 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.70 | 6.409% | $180.5761 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.27 | 10.387% | $9.129 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.51 | 3.597% | $116.557 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.86 | 4.852% | $246.2554 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.78 | 13.714% | $39.5497 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.18 | $986.1678 | $986.18 | $986.20 | $986.20 | |