| 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 | $198.99 | 5.214% | $209.3653 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.40 | 5.109% | $244.2733 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.93 | 4.588% | $165.1758 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.57 | 10.106% | $130.5527 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 13.150% | $168.2541 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.61 | 11.117% | $259.5804 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.69 | 8.438% | $107.0175 | $107.02 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.89 | $1,284.2191 | $1,284.22 | $1,284.20 | $1,284.40 | |