| 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 | $201.68 | 3.341% | $208.4181 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.44 | 12.288% | $158.8201 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.44 | 3.745% | $32.6174 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.85 | 7.854% | $32.1944 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.78 | 5.428% | $147.3673 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 7.856% | $259.8467 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.83 | 8.723% | $208.5633 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.94 | $1,047.8273 | $1,047.83 | $1,047.75 | $1,047.80 | |