| 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 | $200.85 | 3.639% | $208.1589 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.66 | 13.613% | $159.808 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.61 | 9.455% | $48.8279 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.89 | 12.628% | $231.8898 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.37 | 8.564% | $253.3558 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.35 | 5.512% | $243.0469 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 6.409% | $252.0084 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.56 | $1,397.0957 | $1,397.11 | $1,397.10 | $1,397.10 | |