| 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 | $198.35 | 6.285% | $210.8163 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.35 | 3.178% | $257.2743 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.78 | 6.155% | $194.0301 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.92 | 12.574% | $276.842 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.37 | 8.689% | $10.1842 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.37 | 9.287% | $147.9418 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.94 | 13.206% | $8.9886 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.08 | $1,106.0773 | $1,106.07 | $1,106.10 | $1,106.00 | |