| 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 | $209.40 | 9.472% | $229.2344 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.64 | 6.865% | $250.748 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.61 | 11.334% | $163.2268 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 7.540% | $25.1966 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.41 | 13.826% | $97.2188 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.70 | 5.825% | $183.818 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.89 | 13.432% | $158.68 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.08 | $1,108.1226 | $1,108.13 | $1,108.15 | $1,108.00 | |