| 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 | $200.95 | 3.285% | $207.5512 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.90 | 4.760% | $211.5104 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.81 | 3.117% | $159.6354 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.58 | 9.619% | $166.1605 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.66 | 5.216% | $48.0416 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.50 | 12.480% | $87.172 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.54 | 10.379% | $183.8252 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.94 | $1,063.8963 | $1,063.90 | $1,063.90 | $1,063.90 | |