| 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 | 3.159% | $224.1955 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.77 | 9.139% | $240.9462 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.33 | 6.749% | $221.3227 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.53 | 5.145% | $165.6349 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.39 | 10.670% | $214.0247 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.57 | 6.540% | $9.1305 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 10.592% | $159.8497 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.46 | $1,235.1042 | $1,235.10 | $1,235.10 | $1,234.90 | |