| 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 | $80.31 | 8.610% | $87.2247 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.43 | 3.550% | $219.9713 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.90 | 4.643% | $218.5992 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.96 | 5.807% | $170.3069 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.48 | 6.269% | $245.9915 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.33 | 4.278% | $147.3761 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.49 | 13.619% | $119.8567 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.90 | $1,209.3264 | $1,209.33 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.40 | |