| 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 | $211.67 | 4.389% | $220.9602 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.60 | 6.617% | $31.5586 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.87 | 10.341% | $141.093 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 11.306% | $39.8475 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.31 | 3.539% | $14.8164 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.52 | 12.717% | $168.5345 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.87 | 8.221% | $158.9442 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.64 | $775.7544 | $775.75 | $775.75 | $775.70 | |