| 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 | $208.69 | 5.439% | $220.0406 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.35 | 6.154% | $135.1871 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.69 | 3.538% | $72.1556 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.53 | 12.643% | $208.9866 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.92 | 4.553% | $19.7814 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.28 | 3.723% | $9.6255 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 5.316% | $264.0588 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.19 | $929.8356 | $929.85 | $929.90 | $929.90 | |