| 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 | $201.25 | 3.459% | $208.2112 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.58 | 4.210% | $5.8149 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.36 | 4.117% | $7.663 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.53 | 5.651% | $99.8719 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.56 | 7.351% | $218.5237 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.29 | 4.685% | $144.7689 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 7.510% | $264.9584 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.02 | $949.8120 | $949.80 | $949.70 | $949.90 | |