| 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 | $200.26 | 4.501% | $209.2737 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.51 | 3.623% | $114.5138 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.80 | 12.742% | $39.2342 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.54 | 3.124% | $165.5553 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.73 | 6.379% | $115.6659 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.48 | 9.865% | $171.9168 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.61 | 12.406% | $228.8699 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.93 | $1,045.0296 | $1,045.03 | $1,044.95 | $1,045.10 | |