| 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 | $199.47 | 4.565% | $208.5758 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.45 | 8.384% | $124.0455 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.60 | 11.381% | $126.5288 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 3.662% | $83.6967 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.40 | 7.150% | $135.4376 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.25 | 13.603% | $159.3282 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.43 | 4.398% | $60.9998 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.34 | $898.6124 | $898.63 | $898.70 | $898.50 | |