| 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 | $201.88 | 9.315% | $220.6851 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.88 | 12.687% | $32.544 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.55 | 13.543% | $117.5738 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.75 | 12.190% | $50.205 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.33 | 8.384% | $148.8437 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.46 | 4.575% | $114.4678 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.97 | 7.791% | $231.7183 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.82 | $916.0377 | $916.04 | $916.00 | $916.00 | |