| 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 | $196.88 | 3.818% | $204.3969 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.84 | 4.409% | $153.3142 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.97 | 12.219% | $144.7288 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.60 | 8.374% | $174.0486 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.70 | 12.244% | $35.5813 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.93 | 10.598% | $253.192 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.59 | 11.473% | $24.067 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.51 | $989.3288 | $989.33 | $989.35 | $989.30 | |