| 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 | $198.27 | 5.169% | $208.5186 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.94 | 11.628% | $208.6774 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.42 | 8.384% | $133.7675 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.41 | 3.138% | $15.8936 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.87 | 7.350% | $105.0634 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.38 | 10.472% | $50.1322 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.40 | 13.551% | $259.3505 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.69 | $981.4032 | $981.40 | $981.40 | $981.50 | |