| 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 | $200.98 | 3.803% | $208.6233 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.34 | 10.549% | $57.8613 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.92 | 11.688% | $240.0398 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.61 | 6.708% | $44.4012 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.92 | 5.405% | $190.6987 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.49 | 6.674% | $128.5315 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.45 | 9.121% | $219.8243 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.71 | $1,089.9801 | $1,089.97 | $1,089.95 | $1,089.90 | |