| 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 | $200.97 | 3.178% | $207.3568 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.92 | 4.636% | $35.4925 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.70 | 7.395% | $191.9149 | $191.91 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.44 | 12.355% | $138.691 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.32 | 9.386% | $87.8588 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.77 | 5.543% | $243.5616 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 7.443% | $154.632 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.04 | $1,059.5076 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.60 | |