| 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 | $198.76 | 5.210% | $209.1154 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.48 | 12.822% | $131.4151 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 3.678% | $44.4986 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.91 | 9.636% | $200.5352 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.68 | 8.551% | $151.624 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.74 | 3.738% | $19.4405 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.53 | 3.550% | $102.0278 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.02 | $858.6566 | $858.67 | $858.65 | $858.50 | |