| 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 | $209.99 | 5.118% | $220.7373 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.72 | 12.389% | $87.3487 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.25 | 4.600% | $162.3915 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 6.686% | $76.4939 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.29 | 5.580% | $161.8436 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.96 | 9.749% | $202.9918 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.70 | 8.488% | $172.1705 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.61 | $1,083.9773 | $1,083.97 | $1,084.00 | $1,083.90 | |