| 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 | $196.98 | 6.444% | $209.6734 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.52 | 5.699% | $242.6003 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.67 | 11.583% | $201.597 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 6.170% | $246.909 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.56 | 13.110% | $151.0697 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.42 | 6.688% | $127.4068 | $127.41 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.59 | 8.574% | $69.0422 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.30 | $1,248.2984 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.30 | |