| 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 | $203.97 | 9.425% | $223.1942 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 8.682% | $10.3248 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.81 | 9.226% | $253.1968 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.52 | 12.604% | $195.3905 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.68 | 3.454% | $172.4371 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.81 | 11.395% | $178.0203 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.95 | 7.595% | $224.8198 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.24 | $1,257.3835 | $1,257.38 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.30 | |