| 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 | $201.31 | 3.480% | $208.3156 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.70 | 6.834% | $55.2332 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.80 | 4.389% | $44.6785 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 9.509% | $274.5062 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.92 | 6.230% | $199.6274 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.71 | 7.683% | $53.5292 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.39 | 12.194% | $138.4362 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.50 | $974.3263 | $974.34 | $974.40 | $974.20 | |