| 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 | $208.30 | 6.372% | $221.5729 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.40 | 5.869% | $195.2224 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.79 | 12.457% | $204.4356 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.28 | 9.580% | $39.7556 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.40 | 13.452% | $28.8168 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 3.795% | $163.2176 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.82 | 10.630% | $124.8128 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.24 | $977.8337 | $977.84 | $977.75 | $977.80 | |