| 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 | $198.92 | 3.626% | $206.1328 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.78 | 5.715% | $179.4829 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.29 | 10.639% | $145.2579 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.77 | 4.654% | $28.0159 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.55 | 4.271% | $204.9447 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.82 | 3.240% | $17.365 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.89 | 6.122% | $222.7395 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.02 | $1,003.9387 | $1,003.94 | $1,003.95 | $1,003.90 | |