| 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 | $195.34 | 5.326% | $205.7438 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.82 | 4.734% | $213.4688 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.39 | 10.726% | $184.237 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.87 | 8.391% | $200.3824 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.37 | 12.464% | $278.2022 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.63 | 9.291% | $69.5419 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.42 | 11.838% | $88.8217 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.84 | $1,240.3978 | $1,240.39 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.30 | |