| 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 | $200.95 | 3.128% | $207.2357 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.81 | 6.721% | $152.4083 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 12.462% | $218.7386 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.61 | 10.734% | $258.6857 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.47 | 11.125% | $54.9735 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.74 | 6.369% | $26.3157 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.43 | 5.524% | $172.4579 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.51 | $1,090.8154 | $1,090.83 | $1,090.80 | $1,090.80 | |