| 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 | $199.85 | 4.528% | $208.8992 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.91 | 6.785% | $56.4999 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.33 | 10.316% | $225.4087 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.65 | 4.774% | $254.2341 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.76 | 9.244% | $173.4358 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.50 | 8.612% | $49.4185 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.53 | 10.271% | $248.6942 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.53 | $1,216.5904 | $1,216.59 | $1,216.60 | $1,216.50 | |