| 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 | $198.95 | 5.804% | $210.4971 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 9.531% | $217.5724 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.76 | 8.290% | $167.5896 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.42 | 13.370% | $56.0275 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 12.616% | $174.4309 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.32 | 4.837% | $17.1094 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.49 | 10.759% | $115.7321 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.47 | $958.9590 | $958.96 | $959.00 | $958.90 | |