| 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 | $200.83 | 4.354% | $209.5741 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.40 | 9.846% | $245.396 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.90 | 13.303% | $30.4785 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.54 | 11.453% | $184.4993 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.34 | 11.458% | $161.9931 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.83 | 3.532% | $204.8174 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.97 | 5.463% | $243.5879 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.81 | $1,280.3463 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.40 | |