| 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 | $200.85 | 4.286% | $209.4584 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.70 | 3.297% | $36.877 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.67 | 10.261% | $173.8485 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.64 | 9.399% | $268.7277 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.27 | 9.161% | $239.3573 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.53 | 12.729% | $56.962 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 12.285% | $275.5137 | $275.51 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.03 | $1,260.7446 | $1,260.75 | $1,260.75 | $1,260.80 | |