| 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 | $200.40 | 3.522% | $207.4581 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.79 | 8.656% | $19.3299 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.54 | 5.345% | $173.3347 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.72 | 7.755% | $268.0082 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.73 | 11.716% | $175.0925 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.48 | 13.366% | $137.717 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.70 | 11.837% | $269.1917 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.36 | $1,250.1321 | $1,250.13 | $1,250.15 | $1,250.10 | |