| 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 | $196.65 | 3.335% | $203.2083 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 4.526% | $178.4991 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.66 | 8.320% | $34.2941 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.66 | 11.474% | $46.4401 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.25 | 9.624% | $205.2709 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.47 | 11.104% | $237.1737 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.40 | 11.775% | $236.2924 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.86 | $1,141.1786 | $1,141.17 | $1,141.15 | $1,141.20 | |