| 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 | $196.35 | 5.183% | $206.5268 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.99 | 12.578% | $227.3963 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.35 | 5.365% | $195.294 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.45 | 5.627% | $148.3531 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.48 | 7.258% | $156.0389 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.61 | 6.492% | $205.1142 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.41 | 8.410% | $204.2553 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.64 | $1,342.9786 | $1,342.98 | $1,343.00 | $1,343.00 | |