| 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 | $196.96 | 4.668% | $206.1541 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.30 | 13.596% | $221.853 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.58 | 9.808% | $214.7625 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.96 | 3.560% | $135.6222 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.49 | 8.363% | $57.9634 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.32 | 8.636% | $262.1604 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.36 | 11.124% | $138.1938 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.97 | $1,236.7094 | $1,236.69 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.90 | |