| 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 | $201.84 | 5.249% | $212.4346 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.35 | 11.190% | $212.7621 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.44 | 5.829% | $253.397 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.52 | 4.193% | $246.4373 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 4.284% | $198.515 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.78 | 12.255% | $225.3856 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.61 | 3.199% | $145.1081 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.90 | $1,494.0397 | $1,494.05 | $1,494.05 | $1,494.00 | |