| 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 | $199.52 | 3.489% | $206.4813 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.96 | 8.203% | $23.7614 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.57 | 7.133% | $75.6038 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.29 | 13.579% | $229.759 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.88 | 3.318% | $71.1654 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.92 | 13.238% | $145.9864 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 5.718% | $197.2169 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.69 | $949.9742 | $949.98 | $949.95 | $950.10 | |