| 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 | $199.50 | 3.718% | $206.9174 | $206.92 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.27 | 7.196% | $165.3713 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.91 | 7.867% | $201.6142 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.70 | 7.247% | $191.6504 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.83 | 9.768% | $79.944 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 9.325% | $274.0012 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.36 | 8.392% | $105.5305 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.20 | $1,225.0290 | $1,225.02 | $1,225.00 | $1,225.00 | |