| 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 | $198.98 | 5.475% | $209.8742 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.59 | 9.700% | $39.0422 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.82 | 4.399% | $252.4577 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.38 | 7.346% | $207.5857 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.57 | 13.175% | $181.7251 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.84 | 4.608% | $173.4819 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.83 | 7.519% | $184.7499 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.01 | $1,248.9167 | $1,248.92 | $1,248.95 | $1,248.90 | |