| 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 | $200.65 | 4.402% | $209.4826 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.99 | 5.761% | $142.7668 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 10.825% | $242.4519 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.98 | 11.363% | $6.6595 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.34 | 3.732% | $25.2484 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.56 | 9.117% | $180.6541 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.28 | 4.418% | $168.4054 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.57 | $975.6687 | $975.67 | $975.65 | $975.80 | |