| 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 | $222.82 | 4.635% | $233.1477 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.60 | 3.183% | $118.2477 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.96 | 3.212% | $127.9416 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.85 | 5.374% | $41.9915 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.91 | 8.205% | $121.0922 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.51 | 3.247% | $37.6955 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.52 | 8.298% | $9.227 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.17 | $689.3432 | $689.35 | $689.40 | $689.20 | |