| 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 | $192.33 | 3.304% | $198.6846 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.65 | 4.216% | $254.9644 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.30 | 11.396% | $185.2515 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.66 | 10.142% | $248.5464 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.45 | 11.441% | $14.9888 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.73 | 4.858% | $69.9717 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.30 | 8.824% | $6.8559 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.42 | $979.2633 | $979.26 | $979.25 | $979.40 | |