| 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 | $198.95 | 5.178% | $209.2516 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.75 | 13.774% | $275.0486 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.91 | 8.646% | $268.2578 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.32 | 9.760% | $245.116 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.98 | 9.864% | $84.5733 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.47 | 13.367% | $229.5342 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 3.699% | $6.6471 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.79 | $1,318.4286 | $1,318.43 | $1,318.40 | $1,318.40 | |