| 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 | $203.45 | 7.857% | $219.4351 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.89 | 13.736% | $131.8087 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.46 | 10.242% | $232.0153 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.72 | 13.669% | $78.1133 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.74 | 6.585% | $78.5958 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.48 | 9.447% | $265.3871 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.61 | 8.323% | $69.9875 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.35 | $1,075.3428 | $1,075.36 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.30 | |