| 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 | $216.37 | 3.491% | $223.9235 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.72 | 4.434% | $165.7576 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.79 | 3.593% | $134.4534 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.30 | 6.757% | $10.996 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.87 | 8.117% | $42.0251 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.56 | 5.460% | $243.1486 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.71 | 13.380% | $97.178 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.32 | $917.4822 | $917.49 | $917.50 | $917.50 | |