| 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 | $197.66 | 3.436% | $204.4516 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 7.458% | $80.486 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 6.824% | $231.5837 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.62 | 12.232% | $200.4688 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 5.177% | $138.434 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.82 | 11.420% | $248.266 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.34 | 6.785% | $130.6408 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.75 | $1,234.3309 | $1,234.33 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.40 | |