| 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 | $217.98 | 5.245% | $229.4131 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.29 | 9.553% | $109.8707 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 8.362% | $244.2913 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.31 | 12.429% | $207.2179 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.95 | 11.651% | $135.0419 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.40 | 11.600% | $69.6384 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.96 | 4.523% | $235.1349 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.33 | $1,230.6082 | $1,230.60 | $1,230.60 | $1,230.50 | |