| 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 | $200.97 | 11.386% | $223.8524 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.30 | 9.596% | $187.7379 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.25 | 4.645% | $21.1906 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.59 | 6.532% | $60.2865 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.95 | 12.645% | $170.0376 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.87 | 8.460% | $120.2496 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.77 | 4.749% | $86.7007 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.70 | $870.0553 | $870.06 | $870.10 | $870.00 | |