| 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 | $205.30 | 6.775% | $219.2091 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.50 | 9.172% | $219.9816 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.58 | 8.248% | $145.6802 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.92 | 12.835% | $234.6065 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.58 | 3.636% | $18.2192 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.53 | 7.442% | $152.0627 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.58 | 3.716% | $87.723 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.99 | $1,077.4823 | $1,077.48 | $1,077.45 | $1,077.50 | |