| 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 | $199.81 | 4.816% | $209.4328 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.98 | 11.537% | $61.323 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.54 | 9.253% | $86.8998 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.73 | 8.704% | $149.718 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.72 | 12.243% | $236.5184 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.46 | 6.361% | $22.8251 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.35 | 3.307% | $104.7016 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.59 | $871.4187 | $871.42 | $871.40 | $871.30 | |