| 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 | $210.47 | 3.845% | $218.5626 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.38 | 3.572% | $226.1805 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 11.716% | $157.1062 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.50 | 12.746% | $156.1532 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.39 | 10.300% | $241.9872 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.59 | 13.398% | $87.9855 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 8.409% | $233.0143 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.90 | $1,320.9895 | $1,320.99 | $1,321.00 | $1,321.10 | |