| 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 | $198.85 | 3.285% | $205.3822 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 4.382% | $72.6916 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.70 | 6.710% | $39.1626 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.37 | 12.196% | $158.6115 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.86 | 8.398% | $191.7127 | $191.71 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.93 | 3.560% | $90.0247 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.84 | 11.345% | $271.5036 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.19 | $1,029.0889 | $1,029.07 | $1,029.05 | $1,029.10 | |