| 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 | $206.85 | 5.797% | $218.8411 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 3.863% | $161.7355 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.56 | 10.434% | $178.4172 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 13.494% | $81.0007 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.47 | 11.534% | $74.1366 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.51 | 8.136% | $230.8812 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.35 | 10.762% | $143.2706 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.83 | $1,088.2829 | $1,088.29 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.20 | |