| 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 | $224.48 | 4.850% | $235.3673 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.43 | 8.450% | $193.5073 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 10.777% | $166.1433 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.84 | 5.447% | $24.0841 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.73 | 5.688% | $103.2889 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.53 | 9.303% | $211.5341 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.53 | 4.268% | $227.8569 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.52 | $1,161.7819 | $1,161.78 | $1,161.80 | $1,161.80 | |