| 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 | $201.31 | 4.438% | $210.2441 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 6.491% | $83.7019 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 13.284% | $226.534 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.50 | 10.636% | $174.2517 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.73 | 3.207% | $129.7622 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.87 | 7.848% | $124.9635 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.91 | 12.647% | $88.8897 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.89 | $1,038.3471 | $1,038.33 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.40 | |