| 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 | $219.93 | 11.125% | $244.3972 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.97 | 3.117% | $209.2966 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.82 | 9.537% | $271.4546 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.34 | 13.330% | $81.9829 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.46 | 8.669% | $43.9675 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.73 | 8.619% | $60.5334 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.54 | 5.326% | $172.2501 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.79 | $1,083.8823 | $1,083.88 | $1,083.90 | $1,084.00 | |