| 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 | $200.88 | 7.820% | $216.5888 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.48 | 5.711% | $63.934 | $63.93 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.80 | 3.286% | $250.7784 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.41 | 13.811% | $244.0222 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.44 | 10.544% | $161.8806 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.65 | 13.511% | $72.2498 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 12.715% | $273.8862 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.65 | $1,283.3400 | $1,283.34 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.30 | |