| 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 | $200.59 | 4.383% | $209.3819 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.53 | 5.704% | $78.7812 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.58 | 10.729% | $237.6023 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.93 | 5.863% | $44.3884 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.35 | 12.726% | $235.9919 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.57 | 5.442% | $119.7505 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.70 | 10.734% | $27.3513 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.25 | $953.2475 | $953.24 | $953.30 | $953.40 | |