| 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 | $198.41 | 5.828% | $209.9733 | $209.97 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 3.179% | $117.4693 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.52 | 11.437% | $78.5854 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.28 | 8.252% | $255.7778 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.89 | 3.590% | $186.3481 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.39 | 12.479% | $70.1756 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 8.731% | $257.0944 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.79 | $1,175.4239 | $1,175.43 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.50 | |