| 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 | $198.65 | 5.149% | $208.8785 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.71 | 9.754% | $64.4366 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.57 | 12.321% | $147.7807 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 10.580% | $144.318 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.41 | 11.108% | $198.2278 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.35 | 13.595% | $36.748 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.77 | 9.278% | $225.9541 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.97 | $1,026.3437 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.40 | $1,026.30 | |