| 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 | $197.98 | 9.197% | $216.1882 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.52 | 3.272% | $188.4921 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.47 | 9.445% | $46.4813 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.27 | 5.328% | $103.5058 | $103.51 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.32 | 8.395% | $74.0555 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.25 | 6.312% | $148.0395 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.87 | 8.517% | $181.0823 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.68 | $957.8447 | $957.85 | $957.90 | $957.90 | |