| 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 | $194.60 | 6.305% | $206.8695 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.56 | 12.112% | $30.8981 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.62 | 10.158% | $268.3669 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.93 | 7.158% | $37.4303 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.93 | 12.358% | $101.0435 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.91 | 9.668% | $258.7178 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 6.473% | $83.3258 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.81 | $986.6519 | $986.66 | $986.65 | $986.60 | |