| 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 | $218.73 | 4.315% | $228.1682 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.42 | 4.658% | $71.607 | $71.61 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.66 | 10.391% | $149.7564 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.63 | 10.562% | $246.1442 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.91 | 8.871% | $20.5875 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.72 | 11.321% | $135.4999 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.61 | 13.349% | $50.565 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.68 | $902.3282 | $902.34 | $902.30 | $902.40 | |