| 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 | $220.65 | 3.489% | $228.3485 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.49 | 5.589% | $226.4778 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.41 | 10.517% | $91.0771 | $91.08 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.58 | 4.356% | $16.2587 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.43 | 12.439% | $6.1054 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.47 | 7.437% | $265.8743 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.69 | 12.378% | $37.8601 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.72 | $872.0019 | $872.01 | $872.00 | $872.10 | |