| 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 | $221.48 | 6.415% | $235.6879 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 11.372% | $87.182 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.44 | 10.668% | $221.8229 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.95 | 11.789% | $50.2492 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.95 | 7.409% | $105.2071 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.71 | 3.691% | $233.004 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.94 | 8.241% | $86.5279 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.75 | $1,019.6810 | $1,019.68 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.60 | |