| 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 | $200.66 | 4.336% | $209.3606 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.84 | 6.504% | $155.3254 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.65 | 7.624% | $265.4546 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.69 | 3.665% | $189.3856 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.72 | 5.175% | $106.984 | $106.98 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 12.261% | $181.3689 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.82 | 12.589% | $150.6666 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.94 | $1,258.5457 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.70 | |