| 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 | $195.84 | 6.453% | $208.4776 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.52 | 10.847% | $244.4398 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 3.403% | $248.6532 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.61 | 7.440% | $87.6818 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.65 | 12.335% | $68.1312 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.40 | 7.238% | $146.2726 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.36 | 4.248% | $207.8288 | $207.83 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.85 | $1,211.4850 | $1,211.48 | $1,211.55 | $1,211.50 | |