| 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 | $197.64 | 5.577% | $208.6624 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.48 | 7.696% | $204.0624 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.31 | 9.325% | $258.3459 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.60 | 6.111% | $108.8699 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.47 | 12.583% | $169.4036 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.72 | 7.609% | $152.5035 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.72 | 7.566% | $233.117 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.94 | $1,334.9647 | $1,334.96 | $1,334.90 | $1,335.00 | |