| 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 | $200.75 | 9.286% | $219.3916 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.85 | 12.321% | $139.1096 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.69 | 3.834% | $121.1639 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.31 | 11.327% | $248.6043 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.75 | 4.781% | $220.826 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.75 | 3.182% | $176.1833 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 10.633% | $272.5444 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.45 | $1,397.8231 | $1,397.81 | $1,397.85 | $1,397.80 | |