| 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 | $202.42 | 3.199% | $208.8954 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.48 | 13.602% | $237.9735 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.40 | 5.648% | $256.0908 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.88 | 12.306% | $252.5537 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.31 | 5.249% | $10.8512 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.97 | 4.413% | $102.2934 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.85 | 9.575% | $217.8899 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.31 | $1,286.5479 | $1,286.54 | $1,286.55 | $1,286.70 | |