| 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 | $217.36 | 5.506% | $229.3278 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.54 | 11.706% | $161.4599 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 4.270% | $168.8757 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 4.316% | $7.1144 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 9.500% | $245.1267 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.93 | 9.254% | $105.8999 | $105.90 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.53 | 12.493% | $132.213 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.00 | $1,050.0174 | $1,050.02 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.00 | |