| 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 | $250.74 | 4.572% | $262.2038 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.75 | 8.640% | $218.0948 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.86 | 3.573% | $18.4981 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.70 | 7.523% | $128.705 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.82 | 5.723% | $9.3248 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.27 | 3.210% | $206.6987 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.62 | 3.319% | $224.8428 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.76 | $1,068.3680 | $1,068.36 | $1,068.35 | $1,068.30 | |