| 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 | $197.43 | 5.625% | $208.5354 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.90 | 7.378% | $128.7462 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.64 | 9.103% | $191.6285 | $191.63 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 7.798% | $251.0292 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.90 | 6.226% | $58.3181 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.47 | 10.754% | $183.2646 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.99 | 3.759% | $77.8089 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.20 | $1,099.3309 | $1,099.34 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.20 | |