| 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 | $197.70 | 5.845% | $209.2556 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.81 | 6.653% | $255.7646 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.63 | 7.217% | $181.8722 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.30 | 7.162% | $220.0036 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.67 | 12.492% | $128.9946 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.75 | 12.793% | $237.7112 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 4.417% | $211.528 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.44 | $1,445.1298 | $1,445.12 | $1,445.10 | $1,445.20 | |