| 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 | $220.81 | 3.329% | $228.1608 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.75 | 6.757% | $150.2605 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.45 | 8.557% | $181.7787 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.66 | 6.403% | $148.6024 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.27 | 6.596% | $201.7542 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.67 | 6.544% | $80.6218 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.96 | 4.180% | $93.7203 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.57 | $1,084.8987 | $1,084.89 | $1,084.85 | $1,085.00 | |