| 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 | $196.91 | 5.689% | $208.1122 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.32 | 13.321% | $163.5449 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.34 | 13.326% | $202.1056 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 8.799% | $6.2451 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.68 | 12.835% | $116.9873 | $116.99 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.40 | 3.278% | $245.182 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.46 | 12.157% | $37.5277 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.85 | $979.7048 | $979.71 | $979.75 | $979.60 | |