| 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 | $196.30 | 4.670% | $205.4672 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 11.348% | $257.1582 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.41 | 11.313% | $71.6967 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.41 | 13.748% | $201.8003 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.77 | 8.505% | $27.9617 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.63 | 13.794% | $10.9584 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.82 | 11.681% | $166.2037 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.29 | $941.2462 | $941.25 | $941.20 | $941.40 | |