| 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 | $197.78 | 4.367% | $206.4171 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.71 | 5.554% | $48.2487 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.38 | 9.404% | $139.3588 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.85 | 7.722% | $248.6762 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.64 | 11.148% | $97.4101 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.94 | 8.587% | $27.0816 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.63 | 9.506% | $261.3142 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.93 | $1,028.5067 | $1,028.51 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.50 | |