| 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 | $216.60 | 5.378% | $228.2487 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.29 | 5.807% | $80.7202 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.67 | 12.663% | $140.457 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.62 | 10.823% | $83.8044 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.70 | 13.421% | $106.2755 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.47 | 4.839% | $239.5257 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.65 | 3.328% | $204.2278 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.00 | $1,083.2593 | $1,083.27 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.20 | |