| 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 | $201.43 | 3.535% | $208.5506 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.32 | 3.373% | $216.3804 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.67 | 6.208% | $167.4582 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.45 | 8.671% | $221.0911 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.37 | 3.352% | $39.6562 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.99 | 10.843% | $45.4345 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.53 | 3.174% | $29.4355 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.76 | $928.0065 | $928.01 | $928.05 | $928.10 | |