| 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 | $198.46 | 3.503% | $205.4121 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.75 | 6.588% | $29.5782 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.40 | 8.634% | $38.4564 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.65 | 12.763% | $256.705 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 11.520% | $82.3129 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.49 | 3.396% | $166.9742 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.54 | 5.476% | $149.2907 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.10 | $928.7295 | $928.73 | $928.70 | $928.80 | |