| 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 | $199.70 | 4.351% | $208.3889 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.49 | 7.246% | $247.1913 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.56 | 9.287% | $144.8708 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.98 | 8.234% | $124.4475 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.79 | 5.740% | $16.6963 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.71 | 4.182% | $123.6745 | $123.67 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.70 | 4.641% | $197.4576 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.93 | $1,062.7269 | $1,062.73 | $1,062.70 | $1,062.80 | |