| 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 | $217.75 | 4.839% | $228.2869 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.70 | 11.197% | $56.3769 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.78 | 11.469% | $30.9661 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.44 | 11.702% | $192.6189 | $192.62 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.39 | 5.730% | $134.6894 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.77 | 9.556% | $98.3484 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.57 | 4.401% | $167.6367 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.40 | $908.9233 | $908.94 | $908.95 | $908.90 | |