| 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 | $202.28 | 3.609% | $209.5803 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.93 | 7.598% | $257.0839 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.35 | 10.331% | $53.345 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.57 | 11.335% | $108.6296 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 10.649% | $160.0206 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.33 | 5.124% | $156.9817 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.90 | 8.194% | $97.2664 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.98 | $1,042.9075 | $1,042.91 | $1,042.95 | $1,042.90 | |