| 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 | $198.79 | 5.116% | $208.9601 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.69 | 3.256% | $244.3966 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.74 | 13.379% | $275.2162 | $275.22 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.26 | 9.696% | $172.5079 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.98 | 11.651% | $80.3664 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.45 | 9.834% | $15.871 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 9.636% | $273.7611 | $273.76 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.61 | $1,271.0793 | $1,271.09 | $1,271.00 | $1,271.20 | |