| 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 | $201.87 | 3.794% | $209.5289 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.27 | 8.219% | $147.47 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.95 | 11.781% | $158.6731 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.52 | 12.626% | $281.0244 | $281.02 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.34 | 4.717% | $27.5825 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.61 | 9.488% | $216.3592 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.77 | 11.469% | $135.7358 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.33 | $1,176.3739 | $1,176.37 | $1,176.35 | $1,176.40 | |