| 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 | $200.30 | 4.554% | $209.4217 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.28 | 7.867% | $108.169 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.39 | 4.378% | $22.3265 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 11.609% | $240.2384 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.33 | 11.299% | $253.016 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.34 | 12.311% | $49.7987 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.39 | 13.551% | $188.9375 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.28 | $1,071.9078 | $1,071.92 | $1,071.90 | $1,071.80 | |