| 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 | $201.46 | 8.815% | $219.2187 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.95 | 3.673% | $157.5311 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.39 | 7.766% | $117.8852 | $117.89 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.73 | 3.127% | $134.8179 | $134.82 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.26 | 5.408% | $126.7637 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.89 | 11.639% | $213.1077 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.79 | 12.488% | $89.7542 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.47 | $1,059.0785 | $1,059.08 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.10 | |