| 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 | $200.70 | 3.756% | $208.2383 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.83 | 12.622% | $211.5379 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.54 | 9.105% | $143.5167 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.46 | 11.273% | $68.3884 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.36 | 8.409% | $12.3153 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.99 | 5.228% | $246.223 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.38 | 5.279% | $82.5177 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.26 | $972.7373 | $972.75 | $972.70 | $972.60 | |