| 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 | 5.831% | $209.4395 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.36 | 3.835% | $207.0055 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.69 | 9.135% | $222.2971 | $222.30 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.85 | 12.409% | $278.6057 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.61 | 13.228% | $137.6966 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.51 | 9.561% | $68.4866 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.53 | 10.382% | $275.4362 | $275.44 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.45 | $1,398.9672 | $1,398.99 | $1,399.00 | $1,398.90 | |