| 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 | $217.70 | 3.303% | $224.8906 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.39 | 3.844% | $179.0167 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.79 | 12.512% | $87.5231 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.92 | 8.333% | $147.2462 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.36 | 11.509% | $61.7314 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 3.521% | $38.7376 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.26 | 11.492% | $260.0662 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.84 | $999.2118 | $999.22 | $999.20 | $999.10 | |