| 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 | $207.80 | 3.648% | $215.3805 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.58 | 13.813% | $48.4616 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.41 | 7.778% | $200.909 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 12.682% | $26.4014 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.29 | 11.327% | $274.1873 | $274.19 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.34 | 9.392% | $15.6868 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.38 | 3.349% | $218.4591 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.23 | $999.4857 | $999.49 | $999.50 | $999.60 | |