| 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 | $195.95 | 4.309% | $204.3935 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.61 | 8.460% | $242.5274 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.39 | 12.756% | $159.4257 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.87 | 7.705% | $186.1896 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.58 | 9.820% | $143.403 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.80 | 4.538% | $146.1441 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 13.712% | $204.0789 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.67 | $1,286.1622 | $1,286.16 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.10 | |