| 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 | $199.96 | 4.228% | $208.4143 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.49 | 7.141% | $174.0934 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.64 | 5.156% | $93.2103 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.29 | 6.353% | $90.7085 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.51 | 8.829% | $155.0922 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.78 | 10.533% | $235.1921 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.53 | 13.353% | $137.7579 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.20 | $1,094.4687 | $1,094.46 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.50 | |