| 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 | 3.358% | $207.1811 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 8.355% | $75.4151 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 13.781% | $8.7042 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.29 | 7.147% | $251.0347 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.91 | 12.185% | $86.2815 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.80 | 5.155% | $133.3365 | $133.34 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.80 | 11.167% | $143.1831 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.50 | $905.1362 | $905.13 | $905.20 | $905.10 | |