| 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 | $204.82 | 3.708% | $212.4147 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 10.492% | $5.9555 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.41 | 7.127% | $238.2612 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.26 | 11.545% | $159.7994 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.89 | 4.119% | $234.1532 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.61 | 3.607% | $194.3771 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.59 | 8.318% | $98.1253 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.97 | $1,143.0864 | $1,143.09 | $1,143.10 | $1,143.20 | |