| 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 | $209.99 | 5.473% | $221.4828 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.73 | 7.354% | $59.8284 | $59.83 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.52 | 12.202% | $88.101 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.90 | 11.459% | $58.9618 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.55 | 13.192% | $229.2704 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.39 | 10.245% | $219.8175 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.83 | 8.362% | $260.9682 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.91 | $1,138.4301 | $1,138.43 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.50 | |