| 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 | $200.92 | 3.146% | $207.2409 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.51 | 7.808% | $151.481 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.39 | 12.456% | $166.8735 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 3.785% | $17.9652 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.65 | 6.355% | $42.1698 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.57 | 8.427% | $25.5562 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.53 | 10.658% | $16.0786 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.88 | $627.3652 | $627.37 | $627.35 | $627.50 | |