| 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 | $199.85 | 4.256% | $208.3556 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.60 | 10.867% | $145.901 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.38 | 6.700% | $84.6985 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.41 | 10.437% | $30.2708 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.99 | 10.615% | $103.967 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.77 | 13.394% | $80.2489 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.69 | 6.599% | $191.5477 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.69 | $844.9895 | $845.00 | $844.95 | $845.00 | |