| 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 | $199.78 | 4.136% | $208.0429 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.83 | 3.508% | $194.4191 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.32 | 8.707% | $73.1816 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.98 | 12.302% | $253.7801 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.50 | 10.866% | $31.5968 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.64 | 6.798% | $108.5495 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.95 | 9.106% | $122.1442 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.00 | $991.7142 | $991.71 | $991.75 | $991.60 | |