| 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 | $200.86 | 3.536% | $207.9624 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.39 | 9.207% | $247.2337 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.33 | 8.800% | $102.631 | $102.63 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.61 | 10.785% | $177.9318 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.31 | 5.504% | $196.5645 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.95 | 8.638% | $7.5503 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.27 | 7.374% | $207.5217 | $207.52 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.72 | $1,147.3954 | $1,147.38 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.40 | |