| 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 | $197.48 | 4.492% | $206.3508 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.66 | 6.798% | $169.4457 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.25 | 13.388% | $148.8218 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.36 | 5.155% | $260.1114 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.33 | 8.137% | $209.0613 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.70 | 7.211% | $192.6582 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.96 | 9.205% | $116.8057 | $116.81 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.74 | $1,303.2549 | $1,303.26 | $1,303.20 | $1,303.30 | |