| 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 | $197.42 | 5.559% | $208.3946 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.29 | 10.323% | $97.4042 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.81 | 5.613% | $83.2336 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.28 | 12.840% | $20.6272 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.54 | 8.388% | $120.896 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.58 | 6.429% | $251.7897 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.80 | 3.541% | $59.8467 | $59.85 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.72 | $842.1920 | $842.19 | $842.25 | $842.10 | |