| 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 | $197.79 | 4.860% | $207.4026 | $207.40 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.94 | 5.200% | $169.3089 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.69 | 9.800% | $108.3616 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.54 | 9.235% | $195.0282 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.64 | 13.229% | $282.6649 | $282.66 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.61 | 5.832% | $102.2443 | $102.24 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 6.366% | $253.7148 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.74 | $1,318.7253 | $1,318.71 | $1,318.70 | $1,318.70 | |