| 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 | $202.81 | 8.700% | $220.4545 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.33 | 6.545% | $233.6851 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.55 | 8.498% | $164.4287 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.53 | 11.359% | $125.3123 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.96 | 7.748% | $91.5427 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 11.372% | $40.3724 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.44 | 3.399% | $210.3549 | $210.35 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.87 | $1,086.1506 | $1,086.14 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.20 | |