| 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 | $196.34 | 5.199% | $206.5477 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.76 | 4.144% | $196.5822 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.83 | 7.111% | $169.0533 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.74 | 12.629% | $175.4084 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.33 | 8.440% | $125.0639 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 8.424% | $93.5374 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 12.781% | $273.8323 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.07 | $1,240.0252 | $1,240.02 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.00 | |