| 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 | $197.41 | 3.417% | $204.1555 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.38 | 11.243% | $130.577 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.40 | 5.288% | $254.1652 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.78 | 9.626% | $148.8502 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 8.787% | $218.2702 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.89 | 7.216% | $77.0776 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.65 | 4.357% | $187.4774 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.15 | $1,220.5731 | $1,220.59 | $1,220.60 | $1,220.80 | |