| 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 | $197.91 | 3.142% | $204.1283 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.40 | 12.646% | $274.1804 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.39 | 6.373% | $74.876 | $74.88 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.34 | 10.664% | $231.664 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.65 | 12.843% | $264.7861 | $264.79 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.27 | 9.249% | $273.4175 | $273.42 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.80 | 12.841% | $260.437 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,436.76 | $1,583.4893 | $1,583.50 | $1,583.55 | $1,583.50 | |