| 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 | $202.95 | 3.158% | $209.3592 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.38 | 4.485% | $212.5016 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.85 | 7.464% | $62.1679 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.30 | 8.828% | $145.0677 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 12.499% | $259.2427 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.64 | 3.855% | $183.4495 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.35 | 12.120% | $217.9052 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.91 | $1,289.6938 | $1,289.70 | $1,289.65 | $1,289.70 | |