| 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 | $197.67 | 3.438% | $204.4659 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.45 | 13.188% | $212.1709 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.77 | 7.303% | $103.8371 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.77 | 11.194% | $256.6024 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.93 | 5.170% | $229.197 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.36 | 3.449% | $186.5806 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.99 | 8.106% | $216.2012 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.94 | $1,409.0551 | $1,409.06 | $1,409.05 | $1,409.10 | |