| 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 | $200.35 | 4.534% | $209.4339 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.85 | 6.179% | $156.9857 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.79 | 6.843% | $168.5876 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.77 | 11.533% | $187.1189 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.66 | 9.823% | $162.1646 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 12.719% | $275.9361 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.33 | 4.126% | $258.5761 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.55 | $1,418.8029 | $1,418.81 | $1,418.85 | $1,418.80 | |