| 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 | $197.96 | 3.688% | $205.2608 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.36 | 8.413% | $261.6656 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.99 | 12.723% | $90.1671 | $90.17 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 3.858% | $238.7799 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.92 | 12.277% | $129.0287 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 9.379% | $155.8432 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.43 | 11.333% | $199.7648 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.05 | $1,280.5101 | $1,280.51 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.60 | |