| 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 | $197.42 | 3.608% | $204.5429 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.30 | 9.271% | $254.9292 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.60 | 13.470% | $259.3924 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.58 | 12.195% | $8.5044 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.81 | 8.624% | $217.0416 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 5.564% | $156.6675 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.41 | 12.790% | $240.7051 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.53 | $1,341.7831 | $1,341.78 | $1,341.80 | $1,341.70 | |