| 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 | $210.93 | 6.616% | $224.8851 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.97 | 5.574% | $116.0997 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.93 | 4.480% | $178.5877 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.55 | 7.401% | $216.4667 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.31 | 12.529% | $114.0031 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.45 | 9.194% | $119.5128 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.52 | 9.874% | $113.7416 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.66 | $1,083.2967 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.30 | |