| 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 | $200.99 | 9.618% | $220.3212 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 3.329% | $41.5899 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.79 | 10.478% | $231.7718 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.62 | 5.621% | $73.5333 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.72 | 8.496% | $204.7537 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.68 | 10.763% | $224.4944 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 7.660% | $184.6692 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.58 | $1,181.1335 | $1,181.12 | $1,181.10 | $1,181.20 | |