| 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 | $198.45 | 4.850% | $208.0748 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.78 | 11.808% | $148.4587 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.66 | 5.532% | $40.7987 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.99 | 8.610% | $60.8107 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.76 | 10.433% | $241.5832 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.95 | 11.716% | $94.9027 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.26 | 12.838% | $47.6853 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.85 | $842.3141 | $842.31 | $842.30 | $842.40 | |