| 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 | $200.40 | 3.785% | $207.9851 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.89 | 12.750% | $154.3435 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.63 | 12.801% | $93.2075 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.72 | 12.310% | $103.0107 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 5.116% | $5.7814 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.73 | 12.173% | $109.6267 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.99 | 7.473% | $136.48 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.86 | $810.4349 | $810.44 | $810.50 | $810.40 | |