| 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 | $201.79 | 3.705% | $209.2663 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.64 | 5.803% | $10.1994 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.39 | 6.698% | $116.7169 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.88 | 9.514% | $13.0103 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.65 | 12.421% | $43.4507 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.55 | 13.185% | $74.1928 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.60 | 8.395% | $6.0701 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $442.50 | $472.9065 | $472.91 | $472.85 | $473.00 | |