| 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 | $200.87 | 3.726% | $208.3544 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.66 | 4.637% | $202.64 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.67 | 5.299% | $77.5738 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.44 | 3.386% | $203.0915 | $203.09 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.63 | 8.351% | $211.9671 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.39 | 4.418% | $252.0546 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.53 | 11.310% | $52.9056 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.19 | $1,208.5870 | $1,208.58 | $1,208.55 | $1,208.70 | |