| 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 | 3.279% | $207.1673 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.68 | 12.506% | $273.0296 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.80 | 8.246% | $6.2783 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.60 | 5.225% | $94.2816 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 10.323% | $55.5807 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.27 | 11.824% | $100.9435 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 13.853% | $281.0689 | $281.07 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.19 | $1,018.3499 | $1,018.35 | $1,018.40 | $1,018.40 | |