| 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 | $202.97 | 4.724% | $212.5583 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.25 | 4.840% | $241.3941 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.72 | 12.770% | $178.9885 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 9.484% | $9.8426 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.43 | 5.434% | $96.3983 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.89 | 7.672% | $253.9875 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.96 | 13.647% | $198.8368 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.21 | $1,192.0061 | $1,192.01 | $1,192.05 | $1,192.00 | |