| 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 | $190.47 | 4.225% | $198.5174 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.32 | 4.726% | $135.4317 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.48 | 6.154% | $119.402 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.64 | 5.319% | $57.5463 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.45 | 12.710% | $162.8096 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 3.250% | $7.0417 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.42 | 3.503% | $172.2497 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.60 | $852.9984 | $853.00 | $853.00 | $852.80 | |