| 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 | $200.79 | 4.261% | $209.3457 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.93 | 6.501% | $189.4972 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.69 | 5.117% | $15.4417 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.69 | 3.864% | $84.8465 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 8.484% | $248.2005 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.80 | 11.292% | $42.0684 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.37 | 10.793% | $189.866 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.06 | $979.2660 | $979.28 | $979.25 | $979.20 | |