| 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 | $196.90 | 4.663% | $206.0814 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.37 | 3.253% | $152.1639 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.25 | 10.680% | $22.4127 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.77 | 5.735% | $42.0508 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.94 | 12.698% | $163.3445 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 9.801% | $206.8651 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.91 | 6.566% | $172.541 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.54 | $965.4594 | $965.45 | $965.45 | $965.50 | |