| 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 | $199.59 | 4.424% | $208.4199 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.39 | 11.152% | $232.7412 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.29 | 8.523% | $184.8038 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.53 | 8.466% | $232.6921 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.49 | 11.155% | $111.6997 | $111.70 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.26 | 9.351% | $85.5781 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.96 | 12.797% | $39.4338 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.51 | $1,095.3686 | $1,095.36 | $1,095.40 | $1,095.30 | |