| 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 | $201.30 | 10.675% | $222.7888 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.44 | 5.330% | $105.7935 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.91 | 13.554% | $18.0664 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.99 | 8.256% | $53.0346 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.69 | 4.646% | $58.2774 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.70 | 3.751% | $110.7023 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.66 | 6.699% | $261.0498 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.69 | $829.7128 | $829.71 | $829.75 | $829.70 | |