| 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 | $200.77 | 9.769% | $220.3832 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.56 | 13.587% | $252.7992 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.33 | 7.815% | $234.3143 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.93 | 4.706% | $79.5033 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.29 | 11.546% | $82.8675 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.29 | 13.440% | $147.801 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.84 | 9.408% | $161.7488 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.01 | $1,179.4173 | $1,179.41 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.40 | |