| 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 | $203.71 | 9.691% | $223.4515 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.99 | 3.320% | $140.5049 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 11.868% | $153.0242 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.46 | 12.634% | $38.8137 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.97 | 4.496% | $21.9128 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.46 | 7.366% | $79.9447 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.88 | 11.275% | $225.7547 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.26 | $883.4065 | $883.38 | $883.35 | $883.40 | |