| 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 | $188.57 | 5.269% | $198.5058 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.49 | 6.409% | $228.2367 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.91 | 12.677% | $49.4765 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.37 | 7.755% | $65.0517 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.69 | 10.541% | $33.925 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.43 | 12.215% | $24.0477 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.73 | 8.246% | $109.0362 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.19 | $708.2796 | $708.30 | $708.35 | $708.20 | |