| 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 | $201.60 | 9.515% | $220.7822 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.46 | 10.365% | $73.3486 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.69 | 13.622% | $148.4926 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.70 | 10.498% | $217.3496 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.72 | 6.282% | $254.7792 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.54 | 12.204% | $175.6441 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.40 | 10.323% | $194.6098 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.11 | $1,285.0061 | $1,285.00 | $1,285.05 | $1,284.90 | |