| 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 | $220.61 | 3.460% | $228.2431 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.74 | 4.832% | $199.9566 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.28 | 13.711% | $200.4498 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.64 | 5.692% | $70.4331 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.42 | 3.800% | $14.968 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.35 | 11.700% | $81.932 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.87 | 3.582% | $77.5518 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.91 | $873.5344 | $873.53 | $873.55 | $873.50 | |