| 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 | $198.92 | 5.252% | $209.3673 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.30 | 7.263% | $51.808 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.33 | 10.776% | $163.2063 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.89 | 6.301% | $124.2552 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.90 | 12.803% | $273.9985 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.29 | 3.490% | $20.9981 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.55 | 13.628% | $115.3892 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.18 | $959.0226 | $959.04 | $959.00 | $959.10 | |