| 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 | $198.55 | 5.353% | $209.1784 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.87 | 3.653% | $211.3174 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.80 | 8.633% | $258.3293 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.40 | 5.464% | $53.1539 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.53 | 11.234% | $17.2746 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.39 | 8.435% | $249.8234 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.84 | 7.306% | $243.4129 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.38 | $1,242.4899 | $1,242.48 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.50 | |