| 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 | $197.81 | 5.322% | $208.3374 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.42 | 3.662% | $246.1143 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.75 | 13.168% | $157.0206 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.88 | 13.567% | $148.6365 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.63 | 9.704% | $25.9231 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.47 | 13.408% | $19.8124 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.98 | 13.560% | $158.9613 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.94 | $964.8056 | $964.80 | $964.75 | $964.70 | |