| 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 | $200.91 | 3.681% | $208.3055 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.86 | 10.782% | $112.8425 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.31 | 7.480% | $108.888 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.78 | 13.301% | $236.5498 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.59 | 12.349% | $79.3072 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.67 | 5.574% | $166.4585 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 11.585% | $177.7103 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.38 | $1,090.0618 | $1,090.07 | $1,090.05 | $1,090.00 | |