| 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 | $197.70 | 3.604% | $204.8251 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.64 | 3.564% | $36.9102 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.90 | 12.428% | $269.7148 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.70 | 13.341% | $176.4719 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.29 | 12.106% | $135.9734 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 9.197% | $262.3458 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.54 | 8.748% | $10.3746 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.02 | $1,096.6158 | $1,096.61 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.60 | |