| 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 | $204.98 | 6.858% | $219.0375 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.89 | 8.616% | $159.546 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.99 | 4.726% | $121.4717 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.26 | 5.518% | $70.9714 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.42 | 5.546% | $240.0327 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.90 | 3.399% | $77.4459 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.59 | 11.266% | $21.797 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.03 | $910.3022 | $910.31 | $910.30 | $910.20 | |