| 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 | $205.73 | 7.429% | $221.0137 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.37 | 11.461% | $68.4036 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.56 | 3.465% | $26.4457 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.85 | 9.804% | $6.4235 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.46 | 9.386% | $273.9682 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.31 | 7.557% | $188.5582 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.97 | 10.681% | $96.2593 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.25 | $881.0722 | $881.07 | $881.00 | $881.10 | |