| 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 | $200.77 | 7.737% | $216.3036 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.33 | 13.102% | $206.2189 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.77 | 11.799% | $228.9308 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.75 | 9.274% | $204.0692 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.56 | 7.651% | $124.4015 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.58 | 7.330% | $30.6749 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.36 | 9.111% | $88.7727 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.12 | $1,099.3716 | $1,099.36 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.40 | |