| 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 | $199.86 | 4.108% | $208.0702 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.49 | 7.767% | $253.7805 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.94 | 12.715% | $234.3796 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 13.347% | $241.9505 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.84 | 4.696% | $138.0312 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.40 | 8.420% | $52.4753 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.28 | 4.221% | $6.5451 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.27 | $1,135.2324 | $1,135.24 | $1,135.30 | $1,135.30 | |