| 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 | $198.89 | 6.247% | $211.3147 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.55 | 7.577% | $106.0171 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.51 | 10.153% | $137.1515 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.77 | 9.722% | $213.7055 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.28 | 13.189% | $89.7362 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.63 | 5.447% | $19.6448 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 5.445% | $260.9764 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.13 | $1,038.5462 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.50 | |