| 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 | $200.34 | 4.747% | $209.8501 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.46 | 7.837% | $173.0353 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.98 | 12.483% | $6.7265 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.27 | 3.234% | $38.4753 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 6.761% | $140.5188 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 6.165% | $19.959 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.53 | 12.595% | $60.2721 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.00 | $648.8371 | $648.85 | $648.85 | $648.90 | |