| 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 | $200.56 | 4.440% | $209.4649 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.62 | 7.758% | $125.6674 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.92 | 8.795% | $216.415 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 5.516% | $46.0366 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 7.289% | $262.3323 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.57 | 8.853% | $204.1756 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.41 | 13.138% | $121.5215 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.22 | $1,185.6133 | $1,185.62 | $1,185.60 | $1,185.60 | |