| 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 | $198.56 | 5.530% | $209.5404 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.39 | 12.490% | $42.06 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.76 | 11.723% | $176.2542 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.46 | 10.268% | $19.2528 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 7.173% | $134.2556 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.52 | 12.527% | $27.5916 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.59 | 3.722% | $228.8004 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.55 | $837.7550 | $837.75 | $837.75 | $837.90 | |