| 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 | $200.56 | 4.144% | $208.8712 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.66 | 13.316% | $184.3198 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.34 | 8.430% | $159.7608 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.40 | 13.812% | $32.3226 | $32.32 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.75 | 5.802% | $213.4555 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.73 | 3.236% | $189.6755 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.83 | 5.593% | $242.6844 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.27 | $1,231.0898 | $1,231.09 | $1,231.05 | $1,231.20 | |