| 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 | $200.60 | 9.735% | $220.1284 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.61 | 6.498% | $76.2632 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.97 | 6.613% | $46.8777 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.72 | 6.199% | $106.9636 | $106.96 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.67 | 5.290% | $246.0311 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.28 | 3.368% | $161.5435 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.59 | 6.818% | $223.8798 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.44 | $1,081.6873 | $1,081.68 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.70 | |