| 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 | $212.62 | 3.743% | $220.5784 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.65 | 6.676% | $148.973 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.63 | 12.123% | $70.2226 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.98 | 4.647% | $152.7637 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.81 | 4.409% | $47.8298 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.85 | 6.863% | $135.5557 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.85 | 8.583% | $92.1327 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.39 | $868.0559 | $868.05 | $868.05 | $868.10 | |