| 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 | $211.87 | 8.629% | $230.1523 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.77 | 5.726% | $210.1516 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.45 | 10.273% | $229.8641 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.92 | 6.579% | $129.9411 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.59 | 9.233% | $172.1403 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.25 | 6.410% | $240.7526 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.77 | 9.267% | $156.0005 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.62 | $1,369.0025 | $1,368.99 | $1,369.00 | $1,369.10 | |