| 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 | $215.40 | 9.489% | $235.8393 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.77 | 3.863% | $172.1737 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.68 | 8.855% | $224.9815 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.56 | 12.837% | $150.7051 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.55 | 7.584% | $86.6589 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.56 | 12.305% | $69.135 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 9.328% | $191.1491 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.36 | $1,130.6426 | $1,130.65 | $1,130.65 | $1,130.60 | |