| 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 | $194.52 | 3.227% | $200.7972 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.87 | 11.735% | $216.6206 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.58 | 8.699% | $270.204 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.74 | 4.294% | $158.2557 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.45 | 6.204% | $96.0615 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.67 | 3.539% | $124.9405 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 13.245% | $6.5909 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.65 | $1,073.4704 | $1,073.47 | $1,073.45 | $1,073.50 | |