| 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 | $199.49 | 3.457% | $206.3864 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.49 | 12.194% | $236.1572 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 13.789% | $233.2333 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.49 | 7.585% | $188.8009 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.75 | 10.149% | $140.7153 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.70 | 9.733% | $165.3676 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 9.847% | $44.7187 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.60 | $1,215.3794 | $1,215.39 | $1,215.35 | $1,215.40 | |