| 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 | 4.460% | $206.4652 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.59 | 4.779% | $259.4223 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.69 | 4.631% | $240.3269 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.37 | 3.622% | $194.1565 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.67 | 12.102% | $137.5155 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.78 | 13.306% | $266.0198 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.72 | 11.622% | $239.6748 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,434.47 | $1,543.5810 | $1,543.59 | $1,543.50 | $1,543.60 | |