| 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 | $200.50 | 9.811% | $220.1711 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.47 | 3.375% | $23.2284 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 7.773% | $75.883 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.45 | 10.123% | $61.0632 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.76 | 7.231% | $37.2735 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.59 | 9.784% | $248.7596 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.72 | 5.427% | $161.0081 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.90 | $827.3869 | $827.38 | $827.35 | $827.50 | |