| 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 | $220.35 | 3.663% | $228.4214 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.90 | 13.588% | $81.6698 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.73 | 8.450% | $211.1847 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.56 | 6.514% | $87.938 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.45 | 5.533% | $85.9566 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.64 | 4.858% | $149.5695 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.51 | 3.463% | $205.3844 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.14 | $1,050.1244 | $1,050.12 | $1,050.10 | $1,050.20 | |