| 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 | $200.52 | 4.216% | $208.9739 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 9.345% | $52.1794 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.30 | 13.763% | $141.4074 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.36 | 9.427% | $36.5048 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.62 | 9.292% | $220.3545 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.38 | 12.476% | $232.128 | $232.13 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.48 | 9.277% | $235.4701 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.38 | $1,127.0181 | $1,127.01 | $1,127.00 | $1,127.10 | |