| 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 | $196.75 | 5.828% | $208.2166 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.54 | 11.239% | $235.315 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.27 | 3.185% | $136.4828 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 9.799% | $164.424 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 5.444% | $155.5615 | $155.56 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 3.318% | $178.5025 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 6.348% | $261.2545 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.27 | $1,339.7569 | $1,339.75 | $1,339.70 | $1,339.80 | |