| 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 | $198.26 | 5.501% | $209.1663 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.71 | 12.107% | $176.8039 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.43 | 11.412% | $145.3147 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.79 | 5.198% | $16.6108 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.92 | 6.359% | $36.077 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.75 | 6.735% | $28.5516 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.85 | 4.451% | $15.511 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.71 | $628.0353 | $628.03 | $628.00 | $628.10 | |