| 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 | $197.53 | 4.526% | $206.4702 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.30 | 7.626% | $222.0324 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.73 | 7.356% | $250.9232 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.65 | 12.638% | $82.9579 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.65 | 7.232% | $97.2058 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.34 | 6.490% | $175.0057 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.98 | 9.546% | $144.5788 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.18 | $1,179.1740 | $1,179.18 | $1,179.15 | $1,179.20 | |