| 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 | $210.66 | 9.573% | $230.8265 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 7.125% | $48.6883 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 9.262% | $201.9817 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.94 | 3.497% | $247.2957 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.62 | 5.444% | $225.2495 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.82 | 7.160% | $173.4063 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.25 | 8.558% | $90.3745 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.60 | $1,217.8225 | $1,217.83 | $1,217.85 | $1,217.80 | |