| 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 | $192.98 | 5.327% | $203.26 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.66 | 3.873% | $174.1535 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.52 | 10.566% | $225.0239 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.43 | 11.498% | $35.0438 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.91 | 5.409% | $224.4263 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.83 | 10.603% | $235.3964 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.54 | 11.164% | $151.7833 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.87 | $1,249.0872 | $1,249.08 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.10 | |