| 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 | $196.93 | 7.307% | $211.3197 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.75 | 3.807% | $129.4992 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 3.807% | $66.8206 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.74 | 9.548% | $197.9971 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.36 | 4.350% | $245.5982 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.97 | 6.227% | $254.9129 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.69 | 12.680% | $42.4691 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.81 | $1,148.6168 | $1,148.62 | $1,148.55 | $1,148.60 | |