| 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 | $203.84 | 7.834% | $219.8088 | $219.81 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.57 | 3.471% | $87.5054 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.54 | 12.794% | $104.3796 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.93 | 12.699% | $116.0011 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.59 | 13.747% | $50.7198 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.28 | 13.561% | $153.6253 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.70 | 6.410% | $166.7445 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.45 | $898.7845 | $898.79 | $898.80 | $898.70 | |