| 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 | $217.44 | 5.233% | $228.8186 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.99 | 4.802% | $151.9524 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.51 | 10.702% | $147.7982 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.64 | 9.170% | $67.2924 | $67.29 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.98 | 9.826% | $138.3588 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.85 | 13.394% | $117.7597 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.93 | 3.262% | $246.7239 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.34 | $1,098.7040 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.80 | |