| 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 | $198.89 | 5.345% | $209.5207 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.63 | 6.191% | $88.8075 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.35 | 13.707% | $77.7187 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.57 | 10.358% | $218.0343 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.71 | 3.443% | $115.5562 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.67 | 8.796% | $237.9042 | $237.90 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.87 | 5.558% | $81.1424 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.69 | $1,028.6840 | $1,028.68 | $1,028.65 | $1,028.60 | |