| 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 | $208.69 | 5.845% | $220.8879 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.36 | 13.626% | $226.5248 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 6.133% | $102.2698 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 10.609% | $80.3353 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.84 | 3.597% | $143.8341 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.29 | 6.735% | $176.4223 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.81 | 6.184% | $136.7756 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.98 | $1,087.0498 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.00 | |