| 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 | $197.84 | 5.144% | $208.0169 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 9.610% | $50.8152 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.78 | 10.769% | $68.4331 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.54 | 9.604% | $193.4949 | $193.49 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.37 | 12.498% | $115.1642 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.94 | 5.551% | $62.2118 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.36 | 4.455% | $89.1628 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.19 | $787.2989 | $787.29 | $787.25 | $787.30 | |