| 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 | $197.84 | 5.300% | $208.3255 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.27 | 5.119% | $116.9659 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.76 | 13.724% | $94.118 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 10.646% | $273.2735 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 5.118% | $8.2623 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.45 | 10.664% | $237.3189 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.35 | 8.445% | $184.7361 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.51 | $1,123.0002 | $1,123.01 | $1,122.95 | $1,123.00 | |