| 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 | $196.67 | 3.437% | $203.4295 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.28 | 4.198% | $195.142 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.38 | 10.475% | $275.5026 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.66 | 10.156% | $159.3517 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.42 | 7.459% | $269.0988 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.40 | 6.541% | $93.1168 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 13.264% | $180.4522 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.13 | $1,376.0936 | $1,376.09 | $1,376.10 | $1,376.10 | |