| 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 | $198.33 | 5.130% | $208.5043 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.65 | 12.347% | $34.4344 | $34.43 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.71 | 6.750% | $65.8754 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.48 | 13.400% | $117.3463 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.90 | 7.128% | $160.5849 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.72 | 9.477% | $138.7293 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.92 | 7.161% | $248.5278 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.71 | $974.0024 | $974.00 | $974.10 | $973.90 | |