| 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 | $198.75 | 3.630% | $205.9646 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.73 | 4.400% | $57.1381 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.28 | 4.789% | $35.9217 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 11.434% | $247.2386 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.66 | 12.166% | $256.4788 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.26 | 5.478% | $55.1228 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.36 | 3.782% | $101.0422 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.91 | $958.9068 | $958.90 | $958.90 | $958.80 | |