| 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 | $202.63 | 3.805% | $210.3401 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.51 | 8.601% | $174.3155 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.78 | 6.234% | $121.9354 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.94 | 11.833% | $220.2439 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 13.290% | $10.8305 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.32 | 7.640% | $152.1168 | $152.12 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.27 | 3.469% | $53.0486 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.01 | $942.8308 | $942.84 | $942.85 | $942.60 | |