| 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 | $197.91 | 5.515% | $208.8247 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.50 | 11.811% | $143.6771 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.47 | 8.339% | $200.9363 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.68 | 10.239% | $62.4835 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 13.759% | $169.9218 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.62 | 6.840% | $20.962 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.95 | 6.507% | $51.0701 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.50 | $857.8755 | $857.87 | $857.85 | $857.90 | |