| 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 | $198.64 | 4.790% | $208.1549 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.79 | 4.120% | $82.0361 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.28 | 13.860% | $66.3576 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 4.425% | $126.7197 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.85 | 8.148% | $265.8819 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.58 | 8.565% | $88.5673 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.65 | 12.296% | $280.347 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.14 | $1,118.0645 | $1,118.07 | $1,118.05 | $1,118.10 | |