| 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 | $199.31 | 4.630% | $208.5381 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.75 | 12.788% | $170.0279 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.57 | 11.325% | $235.5303 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.25 | 12.794% | $181.8803 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.84 | 11.168% | $103.2084 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.52 | 4.232% | $30.7693 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.89 | 5.369% | $129.488 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.13 | $1,059.4423 | $1,059.45 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.40 | |