| 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 | $196.50 | 3.210% | $202.8077 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.61 | 8.538% | $124.3954 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.79 | 8.833% | $87.9262 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.42 | 12.201% | $142.9665 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.39 | 13.526% | $101.4809 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 3.591% | $246.4119 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.31 | 6.827% | $244.965 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.89 | $1,150.9536 | $1,150.97 | $1,150.95 | $1,151.00 | |