| 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 | $220.29 | 3.223% | $227.3899 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.67 | 6.176% | $9.2055 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.50 | 8.610% | $30.9539 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.37 | 5.409% | $184.8558 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.43 | 12.431% | $218.5996 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.78 | 3.259% | $175.3131 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.36 | 4.202% | $237.9557 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.40 | $1,084.2735 | $1,084.28 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.40 | |