| 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 | $207.40 | 6.288% | $220.4413 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.74 | 4.445% | $171.0182 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.53 | 6.587% | $205.212 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.37 | 9.245% | $156.6246 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.31 | 9.836% | $129.947 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.79 | 5.847% | $30.4734 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.86 | 9.111% | $207.1581 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.00 | $1,120.8746 | $1,120.87 | $1,120.80 | $1,120.80 | |