| 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 | $199.67 | 3.871% | $207.3992 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.33 | 12.334% | $275.589 | $275.59 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.49 | 8.181% | $255.8372 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.31 | 7.857% | $147.0199 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.89 | 3.512% | $197.5941 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.85 | 10.556% | $96.0179 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.72 | 12.553% | $219.1632 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.26 | $1,398.6205 | $1,398.62 | $1,398.60 | $1,398.60 | |