| 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 | $209.42 | 9.776% | $229.8929 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.32 | 5.209% | $177.0878 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.60 | 5.241% | $145.864 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.56 | 10.560% | $9.4639 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.80 | 10.231% | $209.2184 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.67 | 5.516% | $45.0237 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.79 | 7.441% | $179.2008 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.16 | $995.7515 | $995.74 | $995.70 | $995.80 | |