| 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 | $220.96 | 4.349% | $230.5696 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.88 | 3.820% | $137.956 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.99 | 8.105% | $94.0405 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.64 | 11.571% | $135.715 | $135.72 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.58 | 8.163% | $53.6272 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.55 | 9.827% | $265.2871 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.32 | 10.147% | $166.6744 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.92 | $1,083.8698 | $1,083.88 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.90 | |