| 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 | $217.76 | 5.297% | $229.2947 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.68 | 4.237% | $69.5052 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.79 | 6.376% | $259.3341 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.58 | 7.535% | $33.9596 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.69 | 9.686% | $189.4168 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.44 | 7.658% | $168.4202 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 7.606% | $241.9736 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.81 | $1,191.9042 | $1,191.90 | $1,191.85 | $1,191.90 | |