| 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 | $199.92 | 4.517% | $208.9504 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.44 | 8.768% | $48.3365 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.51 | 13.537% | $245.819 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.77 | 10.204% | $58.1547 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 9.835% | $250.8741 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.71 | 5.456% | $153.6599 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.75 | 12.247% | $123.1911 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.51 | $1,088.9857 | $1,088.98 | $1,088.95 | $1,089.10 | |