| 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 | $201.60 | 8.848% | $219.4376 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.52 | 7.155% | $168.7906 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.43 | 5.271% | $15.1906 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.26 | 10.859% | $224.2234 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.48 | 3.850% | $42.0385 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.31 | 4.433% | $69.2495 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.53 | 6.294% | $183.389 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.13 | $922.3192 | $922.32 | $922.35 | $922.20 | |