| 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 | $200.47 | 9.459% | $219.4325 | $219.43 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.74 | 9.182% | $97.9799 | $97.98 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.71 | 8.580% | $153.8687 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.27 | 3.494% | $87.2144 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.40 | 4.293% | $41.0914 | $41.09 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.69 | 3.340% | $50.3162 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.47 | 7.607% | $221.1001 | $221.10 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.75 | $871.0032 | $871.00 | $871.00 | $871.00 | |