| 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 | $196.81 | 3.594% | $203.8834 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.62 | 5.452% | $88.179 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.94 | 13.731% | $250.14 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.88 | 6.486% | $17.9748 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 12.289% | $259.9715 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 4.303% | $237.4249 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.77 | 7.816% | $125.8967 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.17 | $1,183.4703 | $1,183.46 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.50 | |