| 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 | $199.90 | 3.677% | $207.2503 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.72 | 12.135% | $42.2973 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.39 | 3.736% | $207.8766 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.93 | 6.773% | $156.8816 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.68 | 4.111% | $17.3657 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.89 | 3.582% | $229.8381 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.40 | 3.800% | $187.2552 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.91 | $1,048.7648 | $1,048.78 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.90 | |