| 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 | $210.42 | 4.483% | $219.8531 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.77 | 3.210% | $24.533 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.70 | 12.309% | $167.0035 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.67 | 3.861% | $79.6302 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.77 | 6.182% | $79.3923 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.30 | 9.865% | $144.2527 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.47 | 9.108% | $247.0969 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.10 | $961.7617 | $961.75 | $961.80 | $961.80 | |