| 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 | $204.95 | 7.817% | $220.9709 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.64 | 5.715% | $169.8206 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.39 | 7.812% | $226.8257 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 13.320% | $280.5463 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.66 | 11.249% | $267.7318 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.81 | 4.678% | $220.6717 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.86 | 9.203% | $62.0928 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.88 | $1,448.6598 | $1,448.66 | $1,448.65 | $1,448.60 | |