| 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 | $198.98 | 5.377% | $209.6792 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.66 | 7.547% | $219.0302 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 8.444% | $264.5166 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.99 | 8.570% | $182.3867 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.44 | 3.429% | $220.7589 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.52 | 5.554% | $170.4908 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.46 | 11.631% | $278.4747 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,438.97 | $1,545.3371 | $1,545.34 | $1,545.35 | $1,545.40 | |