| 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 | $200.36 | 4.683% | $209.7429 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.72 | 8.326% | $242.3469 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.31 | 12.754% | $282.2345 | $282.23 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.26 | 8.844% | $34.0246 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.72 | 8.791% | $148.7391 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.53 | 13.186% | $116.0496 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.95 | 11.417% | $275.1443 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.85 | $1,308.2819 | $1,308.27 | $1,308.30 | $1,308.00 | |