| 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 | $205.60 | 7.376% | $220.7651 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.83 | 8.192% | $58.2398 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 4.196% | $258.1352 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.32 | 12.874% | $40.9958 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.59 | 13.276% | $89.0236 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.91 | 10.790% | $215.9408 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.39 | 11.186% | $253.9377 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.38 | $1,137.0380 | $1,137.05 | $1,137.05 | $1,136.90 | |