| 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 | $198.82 | 3.837% | $206.4487 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.66 | 4.189% | $227.8197 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.82 | 12.616% | $149.5766 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.30 | 9.410% | $262.9122 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.35 | 11.201% | $134.9424 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.73 | 5.727% | $107.5561 | $107.56 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.88 | 12.627% | $73.0724 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.56 | $1,162.3281 | $1,162.33 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.30 | |