| 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 | $197.54 | 5.287% | $207.9839 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.97 | 10.289% | $271.2779 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.25 | 4.813% | $225.61 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.29 | 7.673% | $210.2746 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.50 | 3.259% | $213.2298 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.51 | 8.249% | $246.2773 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.86 | 7.708% | $167.8737 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,443.92 | $1,542.5272 | $1,542.52 | $1,542.55 | $1,542.60 | |