| 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 | $200.28 | 4.116% | $208.5235 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.51 | 8.423% | $260.7682 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.50 | 9.216% | $249.5586 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 9.527% | $188.1564 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.49 | 10.232% | $175.809 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.97 | 3.577% | $223.6952 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.67 | 6.421% | $102.8772 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.21 | $1,409.3881 | $1,409.40 | $1,409.35 | $1,409.50 | |