| 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 | $211.84 | 8.677% | $230.2214 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.43 | 5.426% | $228.1735 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.81 | 5.864% | $234.8169 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.64 | 12.479% | $43.4619 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.65 | 13.482% | $198.1963 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.60 | 5.215% | $116.3678 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.31 | 4.863% | $77.9237 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.28 | $1,129.1615 | $1,129.16 | $1,129.05 | $1,129.20 | |