| 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 | $209.45 | 4.845% | $219.5979 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.26 | 11.517% | $77.2367 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.57 | 5.104% | $160.3572 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.95 | 4.451% | $56.3513 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.44 | 8.759% | $167.9674 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.32 | 5.519% | $113.243 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.99 | 8.215% | $67.0825 | $67.08 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.98 | $861.8360 | $861.84 | $861.85 | $861.90 | |