| 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 | $212.31 | 3.645% | $220.0487 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.73 | 5.725% | $16.6305 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.60 | 6.130% | $28.2306 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.28 | 4.543% | $77.6545 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.69 | 3.340% | $12.0804 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.52 | 8.840% | $268.3124 | $268.31 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.45 | 13.608% | $265.2179 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.58 | $888.1750 | $888.17 | $888.20 | $888.10 | |