| 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 | $198.56 | 5.578% | $209.6357 | $209.64 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.87 | 9.737% | $52.5311 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.59 | 10.687% | $268.5156 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.42 | 8.676% | $28.7122 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.31 | 4.279% | $135.886 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.57 | 12.760% | $148.3583 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.43 | 4.798% | $26.6501 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.75 | $870.2890 | $870.30 | $870.30 | $870.30 | |