| 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 | $197.74 | 5.250% | $208.1214 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.59 | 3.428% | $140.238 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.69 | 7.736% | $247.4588 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.69 | 3.433% | $225.1633 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.57 | 6.425% | $112.3529 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.82 | 7.622% | $137.5624 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.49 | 7.560% | $241.4614 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.59 | $1,312.3582 | $1,312.35 | $1,312.30 | $1,312.50 | |