| 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 | $198.35 | 5.146% | $208.5571 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.48 | 7.865% | $231.3489 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.92 | 10.530% | $239.7617 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 6.180% | $215.9595 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.97 | 9.862% | $214.1979 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.68 | 4.175% | $148.6369 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.81 | 12.412% | $136.9291 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.60 | $1,395.3911 | $1,395.40 | $1,395.40 | $1,395.40 | |