| 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 | $211.84 | 3.502% | $219.2586 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.81 | 3.333% | $93.8367 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.91 | 11.368% | $188.1117 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.68 | 5.611% | $42.9626 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.96 | 8.542% | $22.7504 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.64 | 5.719% | $5.9626 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.29 | 4.402% | $163.1699 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.13 | $736.0525 | $736.05 | $736.00 | $736.20 | |