| 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 | 3.734% | $207.2087 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 4.329% | $148.6688 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.93 | 6.175% | $171.9292 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.51 | 5.378% | $118.5608 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.42 | 11.690% | $228.3167 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.57 | 13.863% | $267.0884 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.25 | 3.277% | $78.7487 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.93 | $1,220.5213 | $1,220.53 | $1,220.50 | $1,220.50 | |