| 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 | $188.65 | 5.290% | $198.6296 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.41 | 9.583% | $209.7528 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.41 | 12.759% | $204.5561 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.75 | 4.410% | $121.8987 | $121.90 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.45 | 6.749% | $256.678 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.62 | 3.805% | $256.0039 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.57 | 7.868% | $81.5158 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.86 | $1,329.0349 | $1,329.04 | $1,329.05 | $1,329.10 | |