| 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 | $200.44 | 4.507% | $209.4738 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.50 | 9.383% | $116.4929 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.97 | 4.829% | $115.2805 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.91 | 13.862% | $184.354 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.88 | 11.613% | $121.5242 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 4.793% | $38.0608 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.69 | 9.650% | $66.5466 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.71 | $851.7328 | $851.72 | $851.70 | $851.80 | |