| 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 | $200.25 | 3.385% | $207.0285 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.55 | 6.171% | $136.4828 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.57 | 6.324% | $94.1712 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.84 | 12.118% | $137.7258 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 4.130% | $228.7528 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.78 | 11.531% | $143.6296 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.53 | 13.828% | $157.6859 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.20 | $1,105.4766 | $1,105.48 | $1,105.55 | $1,105.50 | |