| 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 | $197.56 | 3.398% | $204.2731 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 13.387% | $17.2915 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.51 | 10.786% | $151.234 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.99 | 13.726% | $274.0683 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.28 | 12.692% | $111.8806 | $111.88 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.77 | 3.165% | $210.2193 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 5.323% | $259.0735 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.34 | $1,228.0403 | $1,228.03 | $1,228.00 | $1,228.10 | |