| 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 | $203.59 | 8.515% | $220.9257 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.51 | 8.767% | $84.3053 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 9.385% | $261.4192 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.89 | 13.286% | $149.4129 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 13.526% | $177.5547 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.73 | 3.392% | $117.5877 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 6.753% | $218.3099 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.61 | $1,229.5154 | $1,229.52 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.50 | |