| 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 | $200.75 | 4.578% | $209.9403 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.81 | 11.429% | $210.3891 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 11.686% | $277.8301 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.32 | 8.105% | $226.2854 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.68 | 9.255% | $243.289 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.71 | 12.511% | $231.4464 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.47 | 3.786% | $235.0442 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,502.50 | $1,634.2245 | $1,634.23 | $1,634.30 | $1,634.10 | |