| 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 | $199.89 | 3.710% | $207.3059 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.25 | 4.853% | $159.6387 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.85 | 8.668% | $238.9066 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.79 | 4.499% | $61.435 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.55 | 13.273% | $258.8854 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.62 | 12.648% | $197.8324 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.40 | 4.582% | $177.1619 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.35 | $1,301.1659 | $1,301.18 | $1,301.20 | $1,301.10 | |