| 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 | $200.58 | 3.379% | $207.3576 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.27 | 12.694% | $160.3298 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.66 | 13.617% | $49.6052 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 3.832% | $62.0812 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.87 | 9.299% | $191.1312 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.77 | 4.653% | $143.1339 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.36 | 12.325% | $173.3849 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.30 | $987.0238 | $987.02 | $987.10 | $987.00 | |