| 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 | $220.38 | 3.645% | $228.4129 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.95 | 11.793% | $87.1426 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.78 | 8.310% | $152.4788 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.34 | 10.840% | $77.9649 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.37 | 9.521% | $253.3987 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.33 | 12.581% | $48.7813 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.56 | 6.539% | $93.2855 | $93.29 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.71 | $941.4647 | $941.46 | $941.50 | $941.50 | |