| 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 | $201.25 | 3.642% | $208.5795 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.96 | 4.694% | $123.497 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.27 | 6.250% | $43.8494 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 13.216% | $17.356 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.87 | 8.717% | $107.4885 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.95 | 6.117% | $259.9336 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.52 | 3.818% | $251.7794 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.15 | $1,012.4834 | $1,012.49 | $1,012.55 | $1,012.50 | |