| 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 | $196.62 | 6.520% | $209.4396 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.54 | 6.355% | $261.1441 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.30 | 7.409% | $192.5843 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.45 | 8.465% | $27.6043 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.93 | 10.371% | $52.9008 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.47 | 6.270% | $199.2244 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.61 | 10.268% | $20.5209 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.92 | $963.4184 | $963.40 | $963.40 | $963.30 | |