| 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 | $204.29 | 3.834% | $212.1225 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 6.318% | $145.0709 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.79 | 6.345% | $143.3424 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.57 | 5.149% | $206.6914 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 3.256% | $242.0114 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.73 | 3.255% | $65.8044 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.69 | 13.867% | $223.965 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.90 | $1,239.0080 | $1,239.00 | $1,238.95 | $1,239.00 | |