| 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 | $195.47 | 4.796% | $204.8447 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.29 | 13.362% | $96.6864 | $96.69 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.94 | 12.399% | $48.2641 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.84 | 12.605% | $246.4248 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.89 | 6.138% | $211.0979 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 5.122% | $188.4312 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.89 | 12.370% | $239.2245 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.57 | $1,234.9736 | $1,234.96 | $1,234.95 | $1,234.90 | |