| 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 | $199.76 | 3.459% | $206.6697 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.45 | 7.167% | $19.7723 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.47 | 12.330% | $193.7356 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.79 | 3.566% | $135.454 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.33 | 12.105% | $87.8118 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 6.745% | $8.5183 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.35 | 10.115% | $201.8959 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.13 | $853.8576 | $853.86 | $853.80 | $853.90 | |