| 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 | $212.31 | 3.600% | $219.9532 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 13.860% | $261.3087 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.28 | 12.289% | $167.625 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.84 | 9.435% | $180.3927 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.94 | 3.621% | $107.7037 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.47 | 10.338% | $142.8546 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.76 | 6.625% | $114.8991 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.10 | $1,194.7370 | $1,194.73 | $1,194.75 | $1,194.80 | |