| 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 | $201.96 | 3.243% | $208.5096 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.98 | 4.646% | $51.2556 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.82 | 12.822% | $128.414 | $128.41 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.73 | 13.329% | $40.4925 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 4.372% | $36.2171 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.76 | 7.376% | $129.6673 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.73 | 6.649% | $90.3637 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.68 | $684.9198 | $684.92 | $684.85 | $685.00 | |