| 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 | $200.55 | 3.863% | $208.2972 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.50 | 4.238% | $229.8448 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.56 | 8.594% | $191.7336 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.45 | 5.744% | $107.2773 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.30 | 8.187% | $229.681 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 10.776% | $19.2418 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.61 | 3.517% | $87.5857 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.34 | $1,073.6614 | $1,073.66 | $1,073.75 | $1,073.60 | |