| 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 | $198.48 | 5.285% | $208.9697 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 5.550% | $8.1907 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.87 | 9.350% | $110.3013 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.39 | 13.591% | $241.2559 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.51 | 6.161% | $140.6739 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.52 | 5.349% | $224.9412 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.98 | 9.370% | $124.6599 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.51 | $1,058.9926 | $1,058.99 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.10 | |