| 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 | $219.91 | 4.288% | $229.3397 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.76 | 7.558% | $192.2707 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.26 | 9.298% | $151.1154 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.47 | 8.736% | $119.0333 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.71 | 11.312% | $201.1519 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.30 | 7.560% | $242.3327 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.60 | 9.866% | $98.4399 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.01 | $1,233.6836 | $1,233.68 | $1,233.70 | $1,233.60 | |