| 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 | $200.73 | 3.339% | $207.4324 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.97 | 5.635% | $64.4057 | $64.41 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.88 | 13.368% | $210.7284 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.30 | 12.140% | $279.565 | $279.57 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.26 | 10.821% | $201.9824 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.58 | 7.213% | $36.0021 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 12.809% | $159.0494 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.71 | $1,159.1654 | $1,159.17 | $1,159.20 | $1,159.10 | |