| 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 | $197.53 | 5.780% | $208.9472 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.83 | 9.750% | $240.1659 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.75 | 8.373% | $11.6501 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.86 | 13.648% | $110.0795 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.77 | 10.450% | $39.508 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.44 | 8.848% | $153.9546 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.66 | 9.432% | $118.9088 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.84 | $883.2141 | $883.22 | $883.20 | $883.30 | |