| 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 | $200.84 | 3.779% | $208.4297 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.84 | 5.617% | $174.0991 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.53 | 8.170% | $86.0276 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.80 | 13.393% | $217.4878 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.74 | 3.140% | $31.7052 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 12.783% | $53.7524 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.97 | 13.330% | $248.1587 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.38 | $1,019.6605 | $1,019.67 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.70 | |