| 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 | $200.78 | 9.526% | $219.9063 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.82 | 8.390% | $164.5577 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.39 | 3.588% | $87.4179 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.55 | 6.491% | $144.3486 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.69 | 9.395% | $132.0288 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.89 | 8.740% | $106.4456 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.60 | 6.646% | $230.9952 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.72 | $1,085.7001 | $1,085.72 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.60 | |