| 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 | $198.57 | 5.235% | $208.9651 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.81 | 5.346% | $152.5515 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.73 | 4.486% | $33.1534 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.53 | 10.566% | $97.8841 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.76 | 3.209% | $228.8763 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.32 | 4.166% | $259.7067 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.72 | 13.860% | $163.6396 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.44 | $1,144.7767 | $1,144.78 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.90 | |