| 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 | $200.63 | 9.850% | $220.3921 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.76 | 8.129% | $36.5044 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 6.651% | $244.5934 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.30 | 5.701% | $246.6004 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.83 | 13.612% | $39.5711 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.42 | 9.679% | $55.3002 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.46 | 7.833% | $173.0288 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.74 | $1,015.9904 | $1,015.98 | $1,016.00 | $1,016.00 | |