| 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 | $211.90 | 8.515% | $229.9433 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.52 | 9.206% | $84.6565 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 11.443% | $155.4184 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.68 | 12.107% | $265.3348 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.88 | 3.146% | $83.4245 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.73 | 9.453% | $189.0582 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.62 | 5.775% | $139.2211 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.79 | $1,147.0568 | $1,147.05 | $1,147.00 | $1,147.00 | |