| 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 | $197.85 | 5.380% | $208.4943 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.51 | 3.319% | $63.5515 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.97 | 8.847% | $102.2835 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.38 | 12.276% | $107.0888 | $107.09 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 4.657% | $253.2385 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.79 | 10.839% | $178.218 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.59 | 8.578% | $260.142 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.06 | $1,173.0166 | $1,173.01 | $1,173.05 | $1,173.00 | |