| 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 | $198.33 | 5.279% | $208.7998 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.55 | 9.208% | $62.8492 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.61 | 4.805% | $136.8858 | $136.89 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.63 | 12.661% | $79.5725 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.56 | 5.737% | $66.1491 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 8.738% | $6.4155 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.65 | 13.403% | $176.5118 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.23 | $737.1837 | $737.19 | $737.15 | $737.10 | |