| 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 | $201.96 | 3.237% | $208.4974 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.55 | 6.518% | $184.862 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.42 | 3.461% | $94.584 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.35 | 11.874% | $64.1597 | $64.16 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.55 | 9.186% | $214.6051 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.34 | 8.513% | $145.7764 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.29 | 5.806% | $186.5254 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.46 | $1,099.0100 | $1,099.02 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.10 | |