| 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 | $198.59 | 3.751% | $206.0391 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.30 | 7.399% | $266.6717 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 4.607% | $166.1578 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.55 | 9.242% | $19.172 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.40 | 10.722% | $209.7075 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.25 | 11.403% | $135.0761 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.33 | 12.711% | $216.7771 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.26 | $1,219.6013 | $1,219.61 | $1,219.60 | $1,219.70 | |