| 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 | $196.96 | 5.265% | $207.3299 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 6.488% | $45.2361 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.43 | 6.506% | $138.9158 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.36 | 13.393% | $246.471 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.83 | 13.775% | $252.3871 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.82 | 7.285% | $154.2973 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.83 | 5.566% | $116.9988 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.71 | $1,161.6360 | $1,161.65 | $1,161.65 | $1,161.60 | |