| 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 | $208.57 | 10.474% | $230.4156 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.32 | 8.214% | $9.0034 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.53 | 3.680% | $142.5911 | $142.59 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.71 | 13.240% | $229.5488 | $229.55 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 11.423% | $173.0399 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.99 | 6.448% | $244.8198 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.44 | 8.530% | $137.2253 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.86 | $1,166.6439 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.50 | |