| 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 | $200.38 | 4.494% | $209.3851 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.43 | 3.267% | $169.8019 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.62 | 6.235% | $141.9512 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.42 | 4.725% | $85.2671 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 12.432% | $117.5477 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 6.774% | $171.3296 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.56 | 13.261% | $280.3889 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.42 | $1,175.6715 | $1,175.68 | $1,175.70 | $1,175.70 | |