| 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 | $200.62 | 3.741% | $208.1252 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 11.565% | $278.4774 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.85 | 3.547% | $146.8814 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.83 | 13.199% | $72.2549 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.84 | 12.814% | $117.1461 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.46 | 10.689% | $173.184 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.42 | 6.183% | $141.6694 | $141.67 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.63 | $1,137.7384 | $1,137.74 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.80 | |