| 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 | $198.80 | 3.723% | $206.2013 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.81 | 6.512% | $207.496 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.29 | 12.201% | $55.3039 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.86 | 3.742% | $24.7528 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.33 | 3.848% | $138.4605 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.32 | 7.179% | $253.2854 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.87 | 12.254% | $179.4605 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.28 | $1,064.9604 | $1,064.96 | $1,064.95 | $1,065.10 | |