| 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 | $188.25 | 8.576% | $204.3943 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.29 | 4.180% | $227.4145 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.52 | 8.648% | $96.1752 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.99 | 5.321% | $159.0242 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.29 | 4.421% | $85.928 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.66 | 4.229% | $240.4146 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.81 | 3.485% | $190.2158 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.81 | $1,203.5666 | $1,203.56 | $1,203.55 | $1,203.50 | |