| 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 | $200.56 | 3.859% | $208.2996 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.56 | 5.509% | $239.0412 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.45 | 5.786% | $254.3624 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.37 | 11.227% | $94.9545 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 7.711% | $53.834 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.85 | 8.218% | $12.8238 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.96 | 6.348% | $205.2091 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.73 | $1,068.5246 | $1,068.51 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.50 | |