| 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 | $195.99 | 5.426% | $206.6244 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.66 | 5.818% | $160.4836 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.72 | 11.400% | $215.8041 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.63 | 12.654% | $257.5608 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 9.659% | $269.0484 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.59 | 6.484% | $233.8282 | $233.83 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.92 | 10.684% | $215.7453 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,429.86 | $1,559.0948 | $1,559.09 | $1,559.10 | $1,559.00 | |