| 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 | $191.99 | 3.400% | $198.5177 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.87 | 8.432% | $239.4938 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.98 | 11.720% | $280.3949 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 6.543% | $19.1671 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.66 | 6.594% | $135.012 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.50 | 10.701% | $107.9335 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.43 | 12.648% | $280.9779 | $280.98 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.42 | $1,261.4969 | $1,261.49 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.50 | |