| 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 | $221.68 | 3.513% | $229.4676 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.75 | 8.668% | $187.724 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.67 | 8.683% | $248.5254 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.68 | 8.698% | $192.0476 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.68 | 9.849% | $18.3228 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.56 | 9.807% | $90.6567 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.97 | 6.855% | $243.5973 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.99 | $1,210.3414 | $1,210.35 | $1,210.30 | $1,210.30 | |