| 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 | $202.25 | 3.545% | $209.4198 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.79 | 3.645% | $189.4527 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.68 | 3.138% | $225.5422 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.62 | 9.296% | $26.9087 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.72 | 10.706% | $155.7855 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.62 | 7.211% | $244.0337 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.56 | 3.452% | $80.2374 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.24 | $1,131.3800 | $1,131.38 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.30 | |