| 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 | $200.25 | 3.582% | $207.423 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 3.387% | $82.3374 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.42 | 6.488% | $88.8323 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.45 | 13.775% | $185.9652 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.52 | 13.119% | $19.8184 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.51 | 11.431% | $167.7148 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.25 | 7.364% | $259.0157 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.04 | $1,011.1068 | $1,011.11 | $1,011.05 | $1,011.00 | |