| 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 | $217.90 | 5.281% | $229.4073 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.35 | 13.627% | $157.203 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.69 | 13.300% | $244.3768 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.55 | 5.431% | $46.9695 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.34 | 12.347% | $94.7535 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.74 | 7.409% | $243.5392 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.63 | 11.739% | $49.8691 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.20 | $1,066.1184 | $1,066.12 | $1,066.10 | $1,066.20 | |