| 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 | $200.41 | 4.184% | $208.7952 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.97 | 9.543% | $29.5437 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.41 | 10.317% | $92.0154 | $92.02 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 11.150% | $58.2537 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.52 | 5.405% | $260.8985 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.90 | 9.172% | $241.1609 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.72 | 13.496% | $235.7539 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.34 | $1,126.4213 | $1,126.42 | $1,126.40 | $1,126.50 | |