| 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 | $210.53 | 4.689% | $220.4018 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.58 | 4.644% | $172.2231 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.43 | 9.721% | $84.957 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.66 | 4.833% | $168.4247 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.81 | 9.778% | $256.6719 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.38 | 8.767% | $122.2324 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.61 | 12.646% | $156.1386 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.00 | $1,181.0495 | $1,181.04 | $1,181.00 | $1,181.00 | |