| 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 | $210.41 | 9.250% | $229.8729 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.36 | 5.426% | $112.1311 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.98 | 12.545% | $229.5693 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.94 | 7.690% | $80.7029 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.85 | 12.756% | $270.4453 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.34 | 10.785% | $239.6723 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.79 | 10.819% | $128.3173 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.67 | $1,290.7111 | $1,290.71 | $1,290.65 | $1,290.70 | |