| 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 | $197.70 | 3.366% | $204.3546 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.48 | 13.328% | $139.9374 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.48 | 6.257% | $116.3302 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.35 | 12.327% | $231.7868 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.84 | 10.224% | $204.8403 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.27 | 6.793% | $224.5536 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.40 | 9.784% | $200.246 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.52 | $1,322.0489 | $1,322.05 | $1,322.10 | $1,322.00 | |