| 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 | $217.33 | 5.248% | $228.7355 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.51 | 11.684% | $72.0473 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 4.189% | $137.269 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.92 | 12.316% | $179.6157 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.90 | 9.856% | $186.6453 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.69 | 5.712% | $49.3569 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.95 | 9.780% | $35.0747 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.05 | $888.7444 | $888.76 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |