| 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 | $196.67 | 3.852% | $204.2457 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.73 | 5.172% | $231.0944 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.28 | 3.375% | $79.8882 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.73 | 12.708% | $59.4309 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.84 | 9.826% | $212.8867 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.93 | 11.334% | $145.7696 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 11.730% | $275.8279 | $275.83 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.05 | $1,209.1434 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.20 | $1,209.10 | |