| 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 | $229.70 | 8.226% | $248.5951 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.52 | 11.755% | $240.8544 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.85 | 6.294% | $202.8621 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 6.407% | $42.9671 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.62 | 10.349% | $162.8972 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.89 | 10.803% | $188.2432 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.64 | 3.566% | $130.1203 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.60 | $1,216.5394 | $1,216.54 | $1,216.50 | $1,216.60 | |