| 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 | $195.62 | 4.305% | $204.0414 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.25 | 4.840% | $218.3293 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.54 | 3.827% | $218.5974 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.45 | 9.148% | $246.0742 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.93 | 6.667% | $199.3926 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 5.705% | $166.5594 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.96 | 13.581% | $24.9424 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.32 | $1,277.9367 | $1,277.93 | $1,277.95 | $1,277.90 | |