| 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 | $198.95 | 4.240% | $207.3855 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.94 | 6.485% | $15.9089 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.62 | 3.498% | $51.3557 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.76 | 6.322% | $206.0095 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 12.337% | $256.5215 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.44 | 6.209% | $200.1402 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.85 | 4.547% | $261.2107 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.91 | $1,198.5320 | $1,198.54 | $1,198.50 | $1,198.50 | |