| 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 | $200.72 | 3.676% | $208.0985 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.49 | 10.325% | $174.8541 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.50 | 8.280% | $72.0062 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.79 | 13.608% | $45.2046 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.67 | 4.496% | $37.2737 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.75 | 6.474% | $252.0772 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.47 | 10.439% | $92.1834 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.39 | $881.6977 | $881.69 | $881.70 | $881.80 | |