| 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 | $201.88 | 3.789% | $209.5292 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.30 | 6.308% | $150.2132 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.30 | 9.536% | $266.5011 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.45 | 12.625% | $44.4306 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.90 | 6.324% | $221.0476 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.32 | 6.333% | $193.8663 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.64 | 11.233% | $74.1257 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.79 | $1,159.7137 | $1,159.72 | $1,159.75 | $1,159.60 | |