| 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 | $197.95 | 4.465% | $206.7885 | $206.79 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.54 | 6.857% | $248.4853 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.87 | 12.344% | $278.4671 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.59 | 11.152% | $66.2355 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.34 | 9.502% | $24.4627 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.54 | 10.324% | $256.5474 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.92 | 5.404% | $125.3464 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.75 | $1,206.3329 | $1,206.35 | $1,206.35 | $1,206.30 | |