| 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 | $196.41 | 9.585% | $215.2359 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.44 | 7.200% | $221.3037 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.77 | 10.172% | $220.0906 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.78 | 13.240% | $169.6109 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.78 | 9.551% | $248.4398 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.96 | 6.236% | $52.0131 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.80 | 12.340% | $254.7871 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.94 | $1,381.4811 | $1,381.48 | $1,381.50 | $1,381.40 | |