| 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 | $197.94 | 3.487% | $204.8422 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 8.806% | $34.5024 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 12.510% | $245.2493 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.51 | 8.297% | $146.7533 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.61 | 12.339% | $247.8311 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.29 | 6.634% | $13.1053 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.83 | 12.248% | $158.0789 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.87 | $1,050.3625 | $1,050.36 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.30 | |