| 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 | $198.25 | 5.593% | $209.3381 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.74 | 6.120% | $169.5161 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.41 | 6.674% | $122.0457 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.55 | 3.585% | $248.1379 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.77 | 7.535% | $58.8969 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.69 | 6.757% | $91.4801 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 12.171% | $147.6731 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.06 | $1,047.0879 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.00 | |