| 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 | $200.59 | 11.820% | $224.2997 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.32 | 6.704% | $142.2578 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 11.534% | $80.9737 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.74 | 8.505% | $108.2229 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.73 | 4.495% | $71.8194 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.37 | 3.759% | $229.6913 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.65 | 6.192% | $221.5696 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.00 | $1,078.8344 | $1,078.83 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.90 | |