| 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 | $197.95 | 5.460% | $208.7581 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.94 | 5.769% | $23.2057 | $23.21 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.30 | 12.803% | $232.7126 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.25 | 9.522% | $239.0318 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.48 | 12.318% | $10.6477 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.35 | 13.866% | $81.2434 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.59 | 8.490% | $119.9791 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.86 | $915.5784 | $915.58 | $915.60 | $915.50 | |