| 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 | $220.86 | 4.638% | $231.1035 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.47 | 3.178% | $145.9659 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.90 | 3.463% | $207.8572 | $207.86 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.34 | 9.784% | $82.7113 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.37 | 9.718% | $136.4563 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.93 | 11.187% | $67.7462 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.41 | 8.406% | $17.7894 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.28 | $889.6298 | $889.64 | $889.60 | $889.70 | |