| 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 | $200.72 | 3.803% | $208.3534 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.66 | 6.259% | $266.3488 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.95 | 6.450% | $29.7528 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.43 | 9.523% | $99.0416 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 7.870% | $10.2477 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.45 | 5.830% | $119.0058 | $119.01 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.69 | 13.665% | $48.5236 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.40 | $781.2737 | $781.27 | $781.25 | $781.20 | |