| 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 | $201.79 | 3.245% | $208.3381 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.44 | 11.165% | $228.3774 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 12.437% | $207.2214 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.38 | 7.264% | $104.4537 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.39 | 10.865% | $214.4018 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.78 | 4.565% | $46.8242 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.60 | 7.307% | $249.5961 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.68 | $1,259.2127 | $1,259.21 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.20 | |