| 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 | $200.53 | 7.137% | $214.8418 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.43 | 13.757% | $238.2413 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.51 | 9.519% | $260.1186 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.28 | 5.130% | $190.5797 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.68 | 10.254% | $29.4158 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.68 | 10.240% | $119.8088 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.57 | 6.867% | $147.0169 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.68 | $1,200.0229 | $1,200.03 | $1,200.00 | $1,199.90 | |