| 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 | $197.62 | 5.396% | $208.2836 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.78 | 7.443% | $82.4947 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.28 | 5.373% | $185.7515 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.64 | 5.276% | $172.2736 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.39 | 8.842% | $62.4644 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.35 | 5.662% | $14.1059 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.80 | 12.264% | $126.6338 | $126.63 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.86 | $852.0075 | $851.99 | $852.00 | $852.10 | |