| 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 | $196.58 | 5.813% | $208.0072 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.90 | 10.524% | $42.9938 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.69 | 8.776% | $259.6374 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.60 | 5.770% | $34.481 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.75 | 10.407% | $157.606 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.95 | 5.755% | $99.3568 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.35 | 10.129% | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.82 | $857.5322 | $857.54 | $857.55 | $857.60 | |