| 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 | $198.74 | 5.127% | $208.9294 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.97 | 12.342% | $159.4919 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.73 | 8.634% | $107.2543 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.47 | 5.442% | $11.0398 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 10.338% | $250.8424 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.82 | 13.831% | $57.8489 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.33 | 8.756% | $86.2761 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.40 | $881.6828 | $881.68 | $881.75 | $881.60 | |