| 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 | $199.69 | 4.451% | $208.5782 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.51 | 6.825% | $266.5391 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.80 | 12.514% | $65.0331 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 10.802% | $157.7599 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.59 | 13.252% | $202.2567 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.96 | 5.159% | $88.2915 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.72 | 10.492% | $107.9728 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.65 | $1,096.4313 | $1,096.43 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.50 | |