| 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 | $202.96 | 3.285% | $209.6272 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 7.117% | $51.9303 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.87 | 6.483% | $19.0285 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.77 | 13.729% | $31.5825 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.82 | 12.308% | $97.5058 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.34 | 8.562% | $222.9212 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.38 | 5.733% | $54.3256 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.62 | $686.9211 | $686.93 | $687.00 | $686.80 | |