| 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 | $198.35 | 5.775% | $209.8047 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.25 | 13.658% | $93.4837 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.84 | 5.586% | $115.9757 | $115.98 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.42 | 10.310% | $268.5166 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.26 | 13.243% | $175.8211 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 3.629% | $149.8475 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 12.538% | $219.0327 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.35 | $1,232.4820 | $1,232.48 | $1,232.50 | $1,232.40 | |