| 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 | $197.97 | 5.534% | $208.9257 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.30 | 8.768% | $172.1797 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.63 | 6.850% | $214.3732 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.56 | 12.768% | $68.2923 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.74 | 9.325% | $172.4493 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.36 | 3.574% | $21.0877 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.58 | 5.667% | $54.503 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.14 | $911.8109 | $911.81 | $911.85 | $911.80 | |