| 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 | $201.74 | 3.536% | $208.8735 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.71 | 9.115% | $240.8277 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.81 | 5.530% | $198.1959 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.77 | 13.793% | $33.8762 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.26 | 10.620% | $265.7756 | $265.78 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.91 | 3.756% | $39.3339 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 5.212% | $258.5269 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.92 | $1,245.4097 | $1,245.42 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.40 | |