| 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 | $199.98 | 3.200% | $206.3794 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.40 | 10.572% | $74.5255 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.75 | 9.199% | $269.4485 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.94 | 4.632% | $73.1796 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.83 | 7.201% | $145.6111 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.82 | 9.754% | $126.0195 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.88 | 6.129% | $89.021 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.60 | $984.1846 | $984.19 | $984.20 | $984.10 | |