| 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 | $200.88 | 9.617% | $220.1986 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.35 | 8.586% | $70.961 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.76 | 10.194% | $228.9391 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.54 | 11.122% | $157.2821 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.46 | 4.624% | $220.1917 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.25 | 7.625% | $251.0353 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.26 | 3.845% | $125.9224 | $125.92 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.50 | $1,274.5302 | $1,274.53 | $1,274.55 | $1,274.50 | |