| 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 | $201.79 | 9.198% | $220.3506 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.42 | 6.390% | $143.0094 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.45 | 13.344% | $223.7977 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.90 | 9.504% | $155.3862 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.75 | 9.593% | $73.1533 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.34 | 3.311% | $34.4439 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.98 | 5.381% | $11.5708 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.63 | $861.7119 | $861.71 | $861.70 | $861.80 | |