| 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 | $197.88 | 3.212% | $204.2359 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.71 | 4.327% | $244.8659 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.97 | 4.840% | $86.9857 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.60 | 7.561% | $264.1698 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.98 | 11.409% | $218.3394 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.44 | 11.715% | $170.2983 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.57 | 11.518% | $229.2476 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.15 | $1,418.1426 | $1,418.16 | $1,418.15 | $1,418.10 | |