| 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 | $196.87 | 3.848% | $204.4456 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.69 | 3.206% | $173.0661 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.48 | 5.395% | $212.3498 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.50 | 4.817% | $223.7843 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.54 | 11.733% | $87.7551 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.48 | 9.250% | $269.2794 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.33 | 11.397% | $175.2609 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.89 | $1,345.9412 | $1,345.95 | $1,345.95 | $1,346.00 | |