| 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 | $196.39 | 3.209% | $202.6922 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.65 | 5.368% | $251.4607 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.54 | 10.764% | $224.3414 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.29 | 12.721% | $252.8219 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.73 | 13.257% | $277.1739 | $277.17 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.45 | 5.119% | $220.1717 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.84 | 3.106% | $21.4873 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,336.89 | $1,450.1491 | $1,450.14 | $1,450.10 | $1,450.20 | |