| 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 | $195.64 | 4.625% | $204.6884 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 12.663% | $78.4585 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.96 | 8.783% | $224.0495 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.58 | 11.407% | $129.8783 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 9.790% | $270.0175 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.46 | 3.557% | $17.0455 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 9.189% | $22.624 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.94 | $946.7617 | $946.77 | $946.75 | $946.70 | |