| 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 | $217.64 | 4.482% | $227.3946 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.25 | 5.334% | $221.4647 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.50 | 5.518% | $187.2945 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 13.364% | $165.1713 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.83 | 11.385% | $39.9092 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.39 | 3.187% | $110.8125 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.28 | 10.580% | $217.0464 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.59 | $1,169.0932 | $1,169.08 | $1,169.05 | $1,169.10 | |