| 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 | $210.40 | 4.601% | $220.0805 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.62 | 7.831% | $125.7525 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 7.527% | $257.9788 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.91 | 10.507% | $6.531 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.88 | 6.576% | $241.7996 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.36 | 4.575% | $70.4417 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.48 | 11.677% | $136.782 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.57 | $1,059.3661 | $1,059.36 | $1,059.45 | $1,059.40 | |