| 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 | 3.416% | $207.4732 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.62 | 13.861% | $165.8044 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 10.557% | $270.7983 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.29 | 13.869% | $237.1777 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.32 | 12.190% | $58.6978 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.84 | 10.507% | $7.5587 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.93 | 9.757% | $194.1931 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.56 | $1,141.7032 | $1,141.70 | $1,141.70 | $1,141.80 | |