| 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 | $197.97 | 5.278% | $208.4189 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.67 | 7.604% | $224.5373 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.33 | 3.379% | $133.7001 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.70 | 7.349% | $221.8904 | $221.89 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.55 | 4.470% | $16.2451 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.36 | 6.216% | $60.9255 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.29 | 6.613% | $236.99 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.87 | $1,102.7073 | $1,102.72 | $1,102.75 | $1,102.60 | |