| 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 | $211.70 | 8.597% | $229.8998 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.83 | 8.495% | $234.1648 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.95 | 12.230% | $185.1234 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.34 | 6.584% | $171.9626 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 7.384% | $189.3824 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.36 | 3.259% | $142.8692 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.77 | 5.655% | $188.8794 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.31 | $1,342.2816 | $1,342.27 | $1,342.25 | $1,342.40 | |