| 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 | $201.82 | 3.261% | $208.4014 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.30 | 13.367% | $83.098 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.95 | 4.365% | $242.0746 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 4.322% | $22.304 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.41 | 8.734% | $45.0267 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.98 | 8.193% | $254.2319 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.89 | 9.362% | $154.0801 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.73 | $1,009.2167 | $1,009.21 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.20 | |