| 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 | $198.47 | 3.499% | $205.4145 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.61 | 6.818% | $255.9466 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 3.188% | $176.0903 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.64 | 10.683% | $75.9728 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.87 | 6.697% | $261.2689 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.76 | 12.504% | $158.3606 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.55 | 3.169% | $88.2611 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.55 | $1,221.3148 | $1,221.31 | $1,221.25 | $1,221.40 | |