| 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 | $200.93 | 4.245% | $209.4595 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.59 | 13.569% | $65.4044 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.37 | 13.591% | $249.1846 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 6.599% | $247.9706 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.43 | 13.580% | $237.8706 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.37 | 13.834% | $39.1247 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.85 | 9.108% | $110.0354 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.16 | $1,159.0498 | $1,159.04 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.10 | |