| 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 | $197.67 | 4.241% | $206.0532 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.77 | 13.620% | $128.1293 | $128.13 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.79 | 10.725% | $120.4577 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.97 | 10.756% | $188.252 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.64 | 8.648% | $246.2398 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.80 | 3.267% | $93.7664 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.91 | 3.568% | $56.8692 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.55 | $1,039.7676 | $1,039.77 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.90 | |