| 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 | $220.75 | 4.715% | $231.1584 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 8.483% | $50.2276 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.68 | 11.373% | $96.5381 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.25 | 12.204% | $170.8306 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.59 | 4.800% | $194.4983 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.50 | 4.769% | $84.339 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.28 | 12.551% | $62.2182 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.35 | $889.8102 | $889.82 | $889.85 | $889.70 | |