| 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 | $196.32 | 3.106% | $202.4177 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 4.540% | $176.4531 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.49 | 3.266% | $117.1966 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.48 | 4.711% | $113.5905 | $113.59 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 12.760% | $233.2215 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.66 | 10.392% | $186.1871 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.96 | 3.327% | $11.3246 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.53 | $1,040.3911 | $1,040.39 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.40 | |