| 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 | $201.56 | 3.871% | $209.3624 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.77 | 7.204% | $268.8355 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.76 | 9.861% | $97.5126 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 12.142% | $41.0215 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.56 | 7.436% | $239.1096 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.27 | 8.154% | $187.3984 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.50 | 9.872% | $36.8071 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.00 | $1,080.0471 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | |