| 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 | $200.57 | 3.415% | $207.4195 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.72 | 6.268% | $260.059 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.82 | 6.332% | $167.8132 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.67 | 7.314% | $121.9838 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 3.229% | $164.0618 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.41 | 12.578% | $207.6051 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.32 | 12.282% | $260.8535 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.44 | $1,389.7959 | $1,389.79 | $1,389.75 | $1,389.90 | |