| 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 | $210.66 | 5.487% | $222.2189 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 3.273% | $82.5668 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.70 | 9.391% | $40.1465 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.65 | 8.667% | $178.9202 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.78 | 3.511% | $146.7579 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.83 | 11.260% | $276.8483 | $276.85 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.91 | 13.343% | $19.1663 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.48 | $966.6249 | $966.64 | $966.55 | $966.60 | |