| 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 | $206.54 | 6.500% | $219.9651 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.92 | 8.607% | $267.0863 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.31 | 13.836% | $34.5037 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.68 | 9.125% | $246.2733 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.90 | 6.561% | $59.5676 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.66 | 9.328% | $120.9824 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.99 | 7.852% | $190.8873 | $190.89 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.00 | $1,139.2657 | $1,139.27 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.40 | |