| 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 | $198.71 | 4.873% | $208.3931 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.40 | 5.614% | $245.4469 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.66 | 8.356% | $13.7179 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.65 | 11.231% | $11.8461 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.62 | 8.328% | $68.9183 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.91 | 4.727% | $158.0435 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.90 | 10.680% | $145.9869 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.85 | $852.3527 | $852.36 | $852.35 | $852.20 | |