| 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 | $199.74 | 3.350% | $206.4313 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.84 | 6.168% | $241.8932 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.45 | 3.255% | $85.1337 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.51 | 12.204% | $242.9329 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.64 | 4.359% | $149.9013 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.81 | 3.445% | $66.0083 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.55 | 6.363% | $253.7289 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.54 | $1,246.0296 | $1,246.02 | $1,246.10 | $1,245.90 | |