| 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 | $201.88 | 8.583% | $219.2074 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.74 | 7.112% | $16.8594 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.67 | 11.699% | $16.3862 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.67 | 11.792% | $21.9895 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 6.866% | $196.0884 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.82 | 6.254% | $212.3167 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.65 | 7.605% | $147.0422 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.92 | $829.8898 | $829.90 | $829.90 | $829.90 | |