| 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 | $199.45 | 3.467% | $206.3649 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.26 | 4.732% | $87.1999 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.42 | 7.373% | $57.3587 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.40 | 6.571% | $168.8085 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.25 | 3.590% | $256.1263 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.92 | 7.852% | $227.4814 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.35 | 13.251% | $222.3683 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.05 | $1,225.7080 | $1,225.71 | $1,225.70 | $1,225.80 | |