| 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 | $212.94 | 3.690% | $220.7975 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 5.186% | $174.0408 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.88 | 13.841% | $125.0885 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.93 | 4.584% | $81.5023 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.72 | 4.846% | $106.6494 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.96 | 5.200% | $164.0699 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.41 | 13.794% | $229.1925 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.30 | $1,101.3409 | $1,101.34 | $1,101.35 | $1,101.30 | |