| 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 | $206.25 | 7.317% | $221.3413 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 10.590% | $87.0343 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.60 | 5.567% | $166.3736 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.84 | 4.381% | $35.3225 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.72 | 3.251% | $42.0438 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.78 | 10.205% | $138.6158 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.92 | 12.461% | $179.8476 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.81 | $870.5789 | $870.57 | $870.55 | $870.40 | |