| 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 | $200.79 | 9.666% | $220.1984 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.44 | 10.573% | $81.2048 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.70 | 6.198% | $50.6564 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 4.513% | $38.0323 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.56 | 6.872% | $157.7003 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.97 | 9.163% | $270.6915 | $270.69 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.93 | 6.433% | $241.5284 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.78 | $1,060.0121 | $1,060.01 | $1,060.05 | $1,060.00 | |