| 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 | $197.31 | 3.508% | $204.2316 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.48 | 9.246% | $227.7561 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.54 | 12.332% | $151.1315 | $151.13 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 12.734% | $51.4405 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.86 | 12.815% | $196.1402 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.75 | 6.491% | $57.2389 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.79 | 8.218% | $184.8255 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.36 | $1,072.7643 | $1,072.77 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.60 | |