| 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 | $196.25 | 3.180% | $202.4908 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.92 | 7.848% | $8.5416 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.82 | 12.126% | $264.4155 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 12.473% | $160.2965 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.55 | 8.482% | $90.6367 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.94 | 11.606% | $34.5309 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 6.130% | $218.4792 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.86 | $979.3912 | $979.40 | $979.45 | $979.30 | |