| 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 | $200.32 | 4.522% | $209.3785 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.37 | 11.676% | $116.5562 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.41 | 6.795% | $62.379 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 9.203% | $271.3804 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.99 | 4.303% | $10.4199 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.60 | 12.161% | $113.9556 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.48 | 7.510% | $199.4095 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.68 | $983.4791 | $983.49 | $983.50 | $983.60 | |