| 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 | $195.83 | 3.415% | $202.5176 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.69 | 3.177% | $238.019 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.97 | 12.556% | $153.0424 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.53 | 6.308% | $250.3872 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.28 | 3.459% | $82.0223 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.31 | 3.480% | $178.3064 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.93 | 8.669% | $185.7479 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.54 | $1,290.0428 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.00 | $1,289.90 | |