| 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 | $199.85 | 4.492% | $208.8273 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.52 | 8.305% | $24.3903 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.95 | 7.277% | $257.4112 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.73 | 9.800% | $42.5255 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 3.760% | $237.3406 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.31 | 12.510% | $31.8516 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.33 | 5.366% | $223.7236 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.43 | $1,026.0701 | $1,026.07 | $1,026.10 | $1,026.00 | |