| 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 | $224.42 | 6.685% | $239.4225 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.77 | 13.306% | $79.0536 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.57 | 10.152% | $158.1452 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.92 | 6.853% | $190.1129 | $190.11 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.72 | 4.491% | $209.7343 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 9.454% | $262.9632 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.55 | 4.393% | $71.5614 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.20 | $1,210.9931 | $1,210.98 | $1,210.95 | $1,211.00 | |