| 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 | $198.53 | 9.699% | $217.7854 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.50 | 6.513% | $224.2099 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.70 | 10.267% | $242.2566 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.56 | 8.684% | $186.4583 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.34 | 13.568% | $92.3762 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.71 | 6.625% | $192.682 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.70 | 8.860% | $97.6474 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.04 | $1,253.4158 | $1,253.43 | $1,253.45 | $1,253.50 | |