| 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 | $196.55 | 5.713% | $207.7789 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.62 | 12.121% | $29.8466 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.78 | 11.739% | $148.367 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.69 | 10.151% | $145.0579 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.72 | 5.751% | $164.6755 | $164.68 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.67 | 5.397% | $242.0653 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 9.477% | $271.4811 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.01 | $1,209.2723 | $1,209.29 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.40 | |