| 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 | $199.63 | 4.433% | $208.4796 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.39 | 11.406% | $115.1827 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.98 | 6.454% | $223.5321 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 12.685% | $282.4788 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.65 | 10.807% | $193.5244 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.29 | 8.692% | $93.7903 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.26 | 7.810% | $99.4655 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.88 | $1,216.4534 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.50 | $1,216.50 | |