| 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 | $200.45 | 4.338% | $209.1455 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.26 | 5.471% | $117.347 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.90 | 4.702% | $102.5033 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.49 | 13.377% | $157.0158 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.91 | 4.585% | $209.0759 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.64 | 5.696% | $183.5305 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.42 | 11.683% | $219.3677 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.07 | $1,197.9857 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.00 | $1,197.90 | |