| 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 | $199.84 | 10.365% | $220.5534 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.76 | 8.858% | $61.7878 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.37 | 11.699% | $213.7584 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.51 | 5.186% | $73.1148 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.53 | 6.368% | $187.7714 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.71 | 5.471% | $28.1713 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.44 | 12.812% | $173.0987 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.16 | $958.2558 | $958.25 | $958.20 | $958.40 | |