| 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 | $198.66 | 3.178% | $204.9734 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.97 | 4.813% | $124.696 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.85 | 9.323% | $109.159 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.54 | 10.535% | $83.4981 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.43 | 5.749% | $55.4442 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.38 | 13.739% | $11.8061 | $11.81 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.38 | 12.825% | $277.9782 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.21 | $867.5550 | $867.56 | $867.55 | $867.60 | |