| 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 | $195.73 | 4.212% | $203.9741 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.94 | 12.756% | $241.2302 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.79 | 4.617% | $145.1979 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.90 | 12.149% | $80.6351 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.30 | 5.599% | $152.3794 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.49 | 5.236% | $163.6315 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 13.463% | $283.3171 | $283.32 | $283.30 | $283.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.85 | $1,270.3653 | $1,270.37 | $1,270.40 | $1,270.30 | |