| 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 | $198.32 | 4.574% | $207.3912 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.75 | 6.297% | $236.7766 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.94 | 11.858% | $145.3483 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.79 | 11.247% | $72.0769 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.75 | 10.666% | $135.8425 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.79 | 10.116% | $99.9743 | $99.97 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.29 | 4.282% | $261.0074 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.63 | $1,158.4172 | $1,158.42 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.40 | |