| 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 | $202.50 | 3.584% | $209.7576 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.52 | 8.389% | $261.7811 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 3.130% | $245.8207 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.95 | 9.434% | $247.2661 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.54 | 4.182% | $97.4518 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.34 | 13.751% | $111.8627 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.62 | 13.271% | $135.4948 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.83 | $1,309.4348 | $1,309.43 | $1,309.40 | $1,309.60 | |