| 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 | $197.65 | 5.425% | $208.3725 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.69 | 3.792% | $205.1864 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 5.466% | $164.3582 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.55 | 9.420% | $131.9058 | $131.91 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.98 | 7.147% | $68.5527 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.45 | 6.183% | $47.1983 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.51 | 5.690% | $248.9105 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.67 | $1,074.4844 | $1,074.49 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.60 | |