| 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 | $202.64 | 3.315% | $209.3575 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.86 | 6.647% | $15.8477 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.64 | 12.155% | $25.3919 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.38 | 11.476% | $238.9822 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.82 | 9.248% | $150.5656 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.85 | 12.812% | $273.9639 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.82 | 7.548% | $132.0905 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.01 | $1,046.1993 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.30 | |