| 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 | $199.64 | 4.370% | $208.3643 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.74 | 3.286% | $53.4402 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.66 | 3.386% | $256.0458 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.83 | 7.379% | $14.8505 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.66 | 11.504% | $52.0278 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.84 | 9.295% | $186.7196 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.70 | 12.422% | $222.2583 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.07 | $993.7065 | $993.71 | $993.70 | $993.70 | |