| 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 | $196.87 | 3.250% | $203.2683 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.58 | 7.651% | $89.9747 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.30 | 9.320% | $179.6128 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.64 | 11.383% | $262.4629 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.71 | 9.715% | $243.2491 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 4.482% | $8.7451 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.88 | 4.361% | $241.9923 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.35 | $1,229.3052 | $1,229.30 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.30 | |