| 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 | $205.70 | 6.493% | $219.0561 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.47 | 7.456% | $85.3953 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.78 | 3.262% | $225.9166 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.30 | 8.599% | $121.9567 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.58 | 6.237% | $134.4748 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.25 | 13.304% | $235.9556 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.81 | 11.761% | $55.6682 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.89 | $1,078.4233 | $1,078.44 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.60 | |