| 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 | $197.87 | 5.656% | $209.0615 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.26 | 11.117% | $234.7458 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.46 | 8.597% | $163.395 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.42 | 3.424% | $142.1253 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.34 | 13.604% | $121.9425 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.30 | 13.637% | $235.5695 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.39 | 6.708% | $193.5576 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.04 | $1,300.3972 | $1,300.41 | $1,300.40 | $1,300.40 | |