| 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 | $197.35 | 8.682% | $214.4839 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.30 | 5.169% | $147.5521 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.93 | 8.810% | $81.5313 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.42 | 10.180% | $234.0444 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.72 | 5.451% | $52.4302 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.47 | 7.659% | $94.1693 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.59 | 3.520% | $256.3052 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.78 | $1,080.5164 | $1,080.51 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.50 | |