| 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 | $197.90 | 4.705% | $207.2112 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.47 | 7.430% | $119.7522 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.57 | 6.686% | $210.7795 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.65 | 13.855% | $246.6669 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.47 | 13.535% | $40.2709 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.51 | 11.205% | $170.7108 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.31 | 8.273% | $261.2736 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.88 | $1,256.6651 | $1,256.66 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.80 | |