| 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 | $200.39 | 3.434% | $207.2714 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.43 | 6.610% | $61.2261 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.39 | 7.132% | $98.9793 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.51 | 4.229% | $220.4548 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.33 | 6.831% | $29.1969 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.96 | 8.603% | $36.8816 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.46 | 4.372% | $234.2734 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.47 | $888.2835 | $888.28 | $888.30 | $888.40 | |