| 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 | $220.61 | 4.825% | $231.2544 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.90 | 5.769% | $57.0095 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.51 | 8.333% | $226.9685 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.53 | 13.532% | $9.6843 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.39 | 8.768% | $182.0668 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.50 | 12.122% | $238.2593 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.48 | 3.168% | $227.4648 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.92 | $1,172.7076 | $1,172.70 | $1,172.65 | $1,172.90 | |