| 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 | $221.63 | 3.693% | $229.8148 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.59 | 11.176% | $7.3265 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.29 | 10.385% | $189.0785 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.84 | 4.606% | $48.9975 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.35 | 11.514% | $135.3222 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 5.347% | $263.22 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.98 | 4.834% | $97.4747 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.54 | $971.2342 | $971.23 | $971.20 | $971.20 | |