| 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 | $199.32 | 4.645% | $208.5784 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 8.166% | $176.9055 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.59 | 4.453% | $238.7691 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.84 | 10.544% | $68.3604 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.86 | 12.866% | $148.8251 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.53 | 13.241% | $265.5841 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.42 | 10.262% | $71.0308 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.11 | $1,178.0534 | $1,178.06 | $1,178.10 | $1,178.10 | |