| 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 | $197.40 | 5.569% | $208.3932 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.93 | 4.734% | $229.2941 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 11.366% | $112.4463 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.27 | 13.273% | $131.7025 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.30 | 13.128% | $187.0006 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.38 | 12.834% | $183.2198 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.43 | 10.703% | $163.2094 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.68 | $1,215.2659 | $1,215.26 | $1,215.25 | $1,215.20 | |