| 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 | $212.77 | 3.494% | $220.2042 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.73 | 9.845% | $224.8857 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.53 | 11.795% | $158.2235 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.42 | 7.873% | $173.0499 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.82 | 12.252% | $62.6591 | $62.66 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.73 | 9.435% | $24.8746 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.99 | 9.572% | $121.614 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.99 | $985.5110 | $985.50 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |