| 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 | $199.75 | 4.430% | $208.5989 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.56 | 5.839% | $251.4311 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.25 | 8.155% | $128.9748 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.53 | 7.115% | $245.8611 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.79 | 12.824% | $219.7699 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.82 | 8.742% | $220.5505 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.53 | 13.356% | $111.6897 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.23 | $1,386.8760 | $1,386.87 | $1,386.85 | $1,387.00 | |