| 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 | $199.92 | 4.793% | $209.5022 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.36 | 11.820% | $84.2676 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.85 | 13.591% | $173.6238 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.46 | 10.733% | $60.3052 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.82 | 8.191% | $69.0475 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.36 | 10.384% | $243.2422 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.36 | 8.849% | $89.648 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.13 | $929.6365 | $929.64 | $929.60 | $929.50 | |