| 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 | $198.62 | 7.821% | $214.1541 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.82 | 5.530% | $157.0497 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.51 | 9.644% | $265.8977 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.65 | 8.437% | $258.7849 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.93 | 5.140% | $52.4964 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.69 | 3.249% | $150.4235 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.40 | 12.245% | $173.3063 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.62 | $1,272.1126 | $1,272.11 | $1,272.10 | $1,272.10 | |