| 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 | $198.58 | 5.548% | $209.5972 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.47 | 5.408% | $111.1738 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.28 | 7.342% | $154.873 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.36 | 13.719% | $131.1862 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.57 | 6.555% | $170.0298 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.65 | 10.423% | $214.9384 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.34 | 11.757% | $245.1278 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.25 | $1,236.9262 | $1,236.93 | $1,236.95 | $1,236.90 | |