| 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 | $199.38 | 4.335% | $208.0231 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 10.834% | $16.0709 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.29 | 10.217% | $144.7039 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.56 | 5.467% | $18.52 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.94 | 6.804% | $129.1688 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.36 | 10.777% | $143.3011 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.63 | 7.610% | $79.2332 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.66 | $739.0210 | $739.01 | $738.95 | $739.00 | |