| 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 | $202.59 | 3.440% | $209.5591 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.74 | 5.834% | $87.5671 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.85 | 4.715% | $81.5206 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.44 | 6.793% | $153.1839 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.74 | 9.202% | $273.8131 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.89 | 7.802% | $45.1583 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.32 | 8.698% | $129.6985 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.57 | $980.5006 | $980.50 | $980.45 | $980.60 | |