| 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 | $192.99 | 3.758% | $200.2426 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.26 | 11.441% | $138.4766 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.77 | 4.738% | $52.1281 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.30 | 7.728% | $64.96 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.96 | 11.545% | $80.2678 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.37 | 9.334% | $228.9126 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 5.111% | $262.746 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.62 | $1,027.7337 | $1,027.74 | $1,027.75 | $1,027.70 | |