| 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 | $195.58 | 12.697% | $220.4128 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.76 | 12.822% | $74.1917 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.26 | 3.620% | $216.8352 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.76 | 10.690% | $200.0832 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.75 | 10.283% | $94.5677 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.86 | 4.718% | $53.2596 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 11.822% | $271.4255 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.70 | $1,130.7757 | $1,130.78 | $1,130.80 | $1,130.80 | |