| 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 | $203.53 | 7.800% | $219.4053 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.62 | 5.452% | $146.1776 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.54 | 10.454% | $79.0188 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.39 | 9.631% | $95.8065 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.82 | 8.198% | $69.052 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.68 | 9.678% | $100.5528 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.85 | 8.454% | $170.1101 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.43 | $880.1231 | $880.13 | $880.10 | $880.20 | |