| 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 | 4.586% | $221.3772 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.67 | 7.690% | $179.4869 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.32 | 4.507% | $104.8414 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.70 | 13.525% | $92.7499 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.88 | 6.676% | $151.3519 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.58 | 5.118% | $168.7985 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.46 | 8.519% | $163.2777 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.28 | $1,081.8835 | $1,081.89 | $1,081.95 | $1,081.90 | |