| 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 | $200.87 | 9.136% | $219.2215 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 8.259% | $15.4594 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.38 | 6.437% | $154.7381 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.29 | 8.505% | $82.7785 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 10.278% | $51.3234 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.91 | 7.374% | $54.6641 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 13.388% | $259.0689 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.75 | $837.2539 | $837.25 | $837.20 | $837.30 | |