| 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 | $197.71 | 4.393% | $206.3954 | $206.40 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 3.857% | $81.8393 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.54 | 13.252% | $145.5741 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.60 | 9.503% | $259.0841 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.92 | 11.489% | $140.3869 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.71 | 8.697% | $272.5142 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.76 | 5.232% | $222.8393 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.04 | $1,328.6333 | $1,328.63 | $1,328.65 | $1,328.60 | |