| 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 | $199.47 | 4.419% | $208.2846 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.33 | 3.106% | $165.3098 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.86 | 5.751% | $64.3601 | $64.36 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.56 | 13.814% | $212.3314 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.58 | 7.372% | $134.8378 | $134.84 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.72 | 5.137% | $242.5721 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.48 | 6.805% | $60.3235 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.00 | $1,088.0193 | $1,088.01 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.00 | |