| 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 | 4.278% | $209.3172 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.68 | 6.487% | $18.8269 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.52 | 11.130% | $76.1463 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.30 | 6.688% | $67.5335 | $67.53 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 13.830% | $16.8582 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.59 | 8.438% | $42.9306 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.37 | 10.205% | $18.0406 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $421.00 | $449.6533 | $449.66 | $449.70 | $449.50 | |