| 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 | $199.66 | 4.286% | $208.2174 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.83 | 12.164% | $144.5009 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.47 | 6.140% | $97.0863 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.64 | 5.604% | $236.1728 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.81 | 13.259% | $183.2644 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 7.462% | $92.9546 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.99 | 5.364% | $233.8975 | $233.90 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.90 | $1,196.0939 | $1,196.09 | $1,196.05 | $1,196.20 | |