| 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 | $200.54 | 3.133% | $206.8229 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.54 | 5.767% | $127.4915 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.68 | 9.480% | $27.0197 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.52 | 12.814% | $166.4232 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.31 | 10.135% | $251.4492 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.43 | 7.546% | $244.5919 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.58 | 10.319% | $262.0959 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.60 | $1,285.8943 | $1,285.89 | $1,285.85 | $1,285.80 | |