| 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 | $202.47 | 3.414% | $209.3823 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.83 | 7.872% | $56.9888 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.71 | 7.387% | $140.3655 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.42 | 5.632% | $152.5537 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.80 | 4.370% | $61.3696 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.90 | 8.471% | $87.753 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.70 | 8.400% | $27.8588 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.83 | $736.2717 | $736.27 | $736.25 | $736.50 | |