| 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 | $198.64 | 5.435% | $209.4361 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.63 | 4.295% | $219.6766 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.74 | 12.284% | $238.873 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.29 | 13.761% | $232.4023 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.55 | 7.183% | $13.4515 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.52 | 6.558% | $152.932 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.43 | 6.568% | $235.9735 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.80 | $1,302.7450 | $1,302.74 | $1,302.75 | $1,302.80 | |