| 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 | $195.63 | 5.546% | $206.4796 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.51 | 3.359% | $83.2143 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.92 | 11.150% | $109.9496 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.63 | 8.764% | $48.5414 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.78 | 13.415% | $153.9949 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.95 | 12.739% | $264.8803 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.42 | 4.849% | $87.465 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.84 | $954.5251 | $954.52 | $954.55 | $954.50 | |