| 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 | $209.74 | 12.314% | $235.5674 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.92 | 5.648% | $47.4571 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.41 | 10.867% | $245.4706 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.74 | 3.430% | $222.1056 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.96 | 13.462% | $10.1662 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.33 | 5.527% | $204.0153 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.65 | 9.559% | $177.1021 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.75 | $1,141.8843 | $1,141.90 | $1,141.80 | $1,142.00 | |