| 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 | $201.72 | 3.171% | $208.1165 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.25 | 13.514% | $138.7709 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.51 | 13.217% | $109.2657 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.87 | 13.730% | $123.8179 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.29 | 12.860% | $211.3755 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.64 | 10.766% | $98.183 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.26 | 9.130% | $272.0174 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.54 | $1,161.5469 | $1,161.56 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.60 | |