| 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 | $192.50 | 3.512% | $199.2606 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.35 | 7.662% | $126.3414 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.50 | 4.175% | $230.7476 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.84 | 6.339% | $169.9723 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.79 | 4.533% | $259.0223 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.62 | 13.817% | $14.3637 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.51 | 3.721% | $58.6127 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.11 | $1,058.3206 | $1,058.31 | $1,058.25 | $1,058.30 | |