| 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 | $197.43 | 5.118% | $207.5345 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.38 | 10.783% | $42.5185 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.25 | 11.313% | $165.0215 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 12.697% | $246.4458 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 9.526% | $10.3173 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.51 | 5.834% | $54.5151 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.51 | 7.545% | $68.3018 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.18 | $794.6545 | $794.66 | $794.60 | $794.50 | |