| 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 | $149.96 | 3.228% | $154.8007 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.26 | 3.399% | $204.9989 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.93 | 8.496% | $194.1319 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.34 | 7.295% | $233.195 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.56 | 12.207% | $223.9203 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.35 | 8.368% | $135.8393 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.63 | 13.174% | $133.1266 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.03 | $1,280.0127 | $1,280.02 | $1,280.05 | $1,279.90 | |