| 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 | $210.30 | 4.306% | $219.3555 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.86 | 13.558% | $86.1451 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.36 | 11.253% | $109.4285 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.57 | 13.423% | $65.2976 | $65.30 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.57 | 11.449% | $270.3418 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.54 | 12.736% | $201.2789 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 5.278% | $221.4207 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.52 | $1,173.2681 | $1,173.28 | $1,173.30 | $1,173.20 | |