| 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 | $202.42 | 3.477% | $209.4581 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 4.861% | $261.6072 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.46 | 10.516% | $234.8023 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.53 | 12.758% | $208.0723 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.84 | 12.390% | $91.98 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.39 | 7.540% | $198.293 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.99 | 7.184% | $174.6992 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.11 | $1,378.9121 | $1,378.91 | $1,378.90 | $1,379.00 | |