| 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 | $199.94 | 4.817% | $209.5711 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.62 | 6.397% | $10.2354 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.67 | 4.658% | $180.713 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.48 | 7.116% | $155.8324 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.43 | 13.509% | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.45 | 3.676% | $129.0248 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.63 | 3.382% | $185.7051 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.22 | $1,148.5318 | $1,148.53 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.50 | |