| 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 | $198.88 | 4.809% | $208.4441 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.87 | 8.276% | $36.6731 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.30 | 4.110% | $101.299 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 13.266% | $13.8977 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.28 | 10.635% | $247.0258 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.50 | 12.482% | $99.5466 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.76 | 4.385% | $32.1088 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.86 | $738.9951 | $739.00 | $739.00 | $738.90 | |