| 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 | $206.96 | 6.766% | $220.9629 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.27 | 5.704% | $84.8486 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.79 | 8.682% | $178.0102 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.87 | 10.240% | $48.3623 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.45 | 3.618% | $223.245 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.73 | 8.256% | $231.3755 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.43 | 6.132% | $201.0458 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.50 | $1,187.8503 | $1,187.86 | $1,187.85 | $1,187.80 | |