| 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 | $197.68 | 5.614% | $208.7778 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.52 | 4.489% | $128.0199 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.88 | 8.293% | $139.568 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 3.302% | $16.9725 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.68 | 3.383% | $62.7328 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.80 | 8.818% | $255.5047 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.68 | 9.820% | $250.0382 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.67 | $1,061.6139 | $1,061.61 | $1,061.60 | $1,061.60 | |