| 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 | $219.40 | 5.395% | $231.2366 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.66 | 4.556% | $31.0113 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.26 | 9.398% | $100.9306 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.29 | 12.195% | $255.008 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.46 | 7.142% | $249.0623 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.35 | 6.306% | $66.2818 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.69 | 12.629% | $187.7413 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.11 | $1,121.2719 | $1,121.27 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.20 | |