| 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 | $197.81 | 5.468% | $208.6263 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.30 | 3.239% | $202.6582 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.86 | 8.266% | $122.189 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.26 | 4.552% | $26.4098 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.87 | 11.846% | $101.6345 | $101.63 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.88 | 13.527% | $273.4638 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.84 | 8.394% | $240.4612 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.82 | $1,175.4428 | $1,175.44 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.50 | |