| 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 | $201.27 | 3.860% | $209.039 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.77 | 12.728% | $59.4866 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.49 | 10.785% | $13.837 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.83 | 8.804% | $171.7254 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 9.271% | $82.4013 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.76 | 3.371% | $76.2464 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.63 | 3.468% | $15.1374 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.16 | $627.8731 | $627.89 | $627.95 | $627.70 | |