| 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 | $197.88 | 5.239% | $208.2469 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 7.832% | $10.4058 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.78 | 13.274% | $239.8917 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.57 | 7.177% | $165.6635 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.25 | 8.341% | $172.533 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.64 | 9.646% | $250.6946 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 12.265% | $179.972 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.08 | $1,227.4075 | $1,227.40 | $1,227.40 | $1,227.40 | |