| 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 | $198.94 | 4.854% | $208.5965 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.66 | 5.359% | $259.8785 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.77 | 11.848% | $42.245 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.82 | 12.497% | $50.4212 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.84 | 8.359% | $227.3805 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.83 | 12.506% | $237.1964 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.34 | 7.259% | $138.7288 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.20 | $1,164.4469 | $1,164.46 | $1,164.50 | $1,164.40 | |