| 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 | $220.30 | 4.149% | $229.4402 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 8.479% | $42.5997 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.82 | 3.465% | $19.4721 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.67 | 5.586% | $168.5892 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.90 | 13.232% | $221.8215 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 9.104% | $177.4577 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.41 | 10.556% | $71.2091 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.02 | $930.5895 | $930.59 | $930.55 | $930.60 | |