| 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 | $218.76 | 3.626% | $226.6922 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.81 | 7.159% | $80.1656 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.67 | 11.198% | $175.3259 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.97 | 11.362% | $177.0322 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.82 | 6.356% | $214.6477 | $214.65 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.33 | 10.651% | $97.738 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.59 | 6.421% | $107.0489 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.95 | $1,078.6505 | $1,078.66 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.50 | |