| 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 | $197.88 | 5.640% | $209.0404 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.35 | 13.224% | $222.3153 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.26 | 6.354% | $260.8438 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.80 | 9.475% | $176.0358 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.53 | 7.705% | $238.5989 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.65 | 13.633% | $120.0533 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 13.181% | $236.0163 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,336.00 | $1,462.9038 | $1,462.91 | $1,462.90 | $1,462.80 | |