| 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 | $198.40 | 5.528% | $209.3676 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 3.553% | $206.8368 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.71 | 5.280% | $209.2019 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.73 | 6.404% | $206.1365 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.25 | 5.120% | $238.8852 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.73 | 4.625% | $21.6888 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.42 | 7.414% | $45.565 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.98 | $1,137.6818 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.70 | |