| 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 | $197.30 | 5.709% | $208.5639 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.56 | 12.419% | $247.9513 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.44 | 7.808% | $157.874 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.89 | 8.802% | $79.3058 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.65 | 11.141% | $236.3413 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.46 | 8.110% | $155.0946 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.85 | 12.462% | $168.5243 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.15 | $1,253.6552 | $1,253.64 | $1,253.60 | $1,253.70 | |