| 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 | $198.90 | 5.510% | $209.8594 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.89 | 8.210% | $234.6967 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.33 | 11.213% | $260.6054 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.61 | 8.686% | $257.1619 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.29 | 8.612% | $14.4345 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.80 | 5.730% | $57.94 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 9.792% | $205.8051 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.27 | $1,240.5030 | $1,240.51 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.50 | |