| 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 | $197.52 | 5.501% | $208.3856 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.34 | 4.806% | $230.9295 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.63 | 8.447% | $137.3264 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.46 | 11.343% | $272.1891 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.44 | 11.677% | $157.9559 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.50 | 9.765% | $188.247 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.49 | 7.424% | $212.1517 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.38 | $1,407.1852 | $1,407.20 | $1,407.25 | $1,407.20 | |