| 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 | 4.657% | $209.9315 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.40 | 12.480% | $251.2803 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.27 | 11.819% | $178.0941 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 10.353% | $57.6815 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.98 | 9.256% | $176.9729 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.66 | 13.319% | $196.7898 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 12.822% | $203.057 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.15 | $1,273.8071 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.85 | $1,273.90 | |