| 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 | $200.89 | 3.874% | $208.6725 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.30 | 5.714% | $115.5454 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.51 | 6.317% | $85.5958 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.48 | 3.308% | $240.1704 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.53 | 8.200% | $94.7075 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.54 | 8.500% | $59.1759 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 12.874% | $266.2585 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.14 | $1,070.1260 | $1,070.14 | $1,070.10 | $1,070.20 | |