| 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 | $200.65 | 4.245% | $209.1676 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.95 | 6.838% | $40.545 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.57 | 8.530% | $198.1432 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.73 | 4.742% | $6.0017 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.65 | 3.296% | $242.3841 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.70 | 6.431% | $235.9575 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.60 | 7.468% | $24.2878 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.85 | $956.4869 | $956.49 | $956.50 | $956.50 | |