| 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 | $195.51 | 3.590% | $202.5288 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.53 | 5.151% | $157.2323 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.39 | 8.545% | $151.3009 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.26 | 12.797% | $189.7922 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.91 | 4.557% | $198.5642 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.75 | 11.318% | $127.7374 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.97 | 11.490% | $200.6486 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.32 | $1,227.8044 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.85 | $1,227.70 | |